A three-year-old English springer spaniel and their experienced handler are the latest duo to join Staffordshire Police's dog unit.

Male Police Dog Pablo and PC Craig Neeson have been working hard on the beat after passing their intensive ten-week training course earlier this month.

PD Pablo moved in with PC Neeson back in August and has impressed with his worth ethic and energy to impress. 

They both received their licenses and were presented with a certificate by Chief Superintendent Emily McCormick. 

PD Pablo can locate and identify a number of different explosive substances whilst on duty. 

He's able to search cars, buildings and different terrain and signal PC Neeson if he's identified anything of interest.

"I've got four years' experience with police dogs under my belt but the recent course has certainly been a challenge," said PC Neeson. 

"It's lucky that PD Pablo is such a great dog. He's been so eager to impress and has taught be so many things in this sport space of time already."

"I'm delighted that I've now got another colleague to work alongside who I'm sure will continue to teach me a thing or two along the way and ensure we keep our communities safe."

The dog will be sniffing across the Staffordshire area, from Leek to Biddulph, to Cannock to Hanley.