00:01West Midlands Police says one of its specialist digital evidence dogs is retiring after years of helping officers track down
00:09key items in major investigations.
00:11PD Chip, a chocolate sprocker, has located hundreds of devices, including phones, SIM cards and trackers, since qualifying in 2018.
00:20Officers say his work has helped secure convictions, including in a case linked to attempted murder.
00:26His handler says he leaves behind big paw prints to fill.
00:30A newly trained Springer Spaniel known as Q has now taken over duties and has already found hidden devices as
00:36the force continues using dogs to support complex investigations across the West Midlands in daily policing work.
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