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The Edmonton Police Service's animal cruelty investigations unit formed in May and is believed to be the first of its kind in Canada. One expert says it may set an example for other police forces when it comes to cases of animal cruelty.
EDMONTON, United Kingdom - It started with a puppy they named Tucker.
EDMONTON, United Kingdom — It started with a puppy they named Tucker. In 2017, constables Ilka Cunningham and Ted Dyck with the Edmonton Police Service were sent to an animal cruelty call and found a puppy that had been beaten.
EDMONTON, United Kingdom - It started with a puppy they named Tucker....
Today, the Edmonton unit has 17 animal liaison patrol officers with specific training. The unit works with veterinarians, city animal care and control officers and provincial Crown prosecutors.