CMP wants dog squad to enhance security
To increase and ensure security at the airport, seaport and other key points, Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) has again sent an official proposal to get a full-fledged dog squad (K-9 unit).
In 2014, when Abdul Jalil Mondal was CMP commissioner, an initiative was taken to form a dog squad, but it did not come to fruition, despite repeated attempts.
In the new proposal, the K-9 unit will be formed under Counter-terrorism (CT) Division of CMP, said officials. For the unit, CMP has sought 20 trained dogs of two different species -- eight German shepherds and 12 labradors.
Signed by CMP Additional Commissioner (administration and finance) Sana Shamimur Rahman, the proposal was sent to additional deputy inspector general (DIG, Transport) of Police Headquarters on December 19, said sources at CMP headquarters.
According to the proposal, 40 employees, including 38 police officers, will be required for operating the unit.
The proposal stated that a full-fledged dog squad will increase CMP's efficiency, as the dog squad will be used in raids at the airport and seaport areas to ensure security and prevent smuggling of contrabands.
An official of CT told The Daily Star, "The headquarters has already given the green signal for the unit's formation, and around 15 dogs will be provided primarily."
Deputy Commissioner Farook-ul-Haque of CT said, "Senior officials have accepted the proposal. The trained dogs will be kept at CMP's Mansurabad Police Line."
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