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Success For Gibraltar Defence Police

09 July 2021
Success For Gibraltar Defence Police

The Gibraltar Defence Police (GDP) Dog Section recently hosted the MOD's Veterinary  Services Training and Advisory Team (VSTAT) and achieved high standards in both  veterinary care and infrastructure standards.  

A statement from British Forces Gibraltar follows below:

VSTAT forms part of the Defence Animal Training Regiment (DATR) and ensures all organisations within Defence meet the highest of standards for animal health, welfare  and performance in accordance with legislation and policy.  

The GDP's Dog Section were commended for their hard work and effective police dog  advocacy. Kennel Manager GDP PC Mario Johnson's tireless work ethic, coupled with a  dedicated team of police dog handlers, has ensured the GDP provides and maintains an  effective level of capability, especially during this global pandemic.