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instance, the washing of dogs was not expected to be
an onerous demand on the system.
Inspector Adrian du Plessis of the SAPS K-9 unit
explains the circumstances that lead to their call
for help: “In winter it is difficult to wash the dogs
and keep them clean – it was a punishment for the
dogs. They have to be groomed properly because
we go into public areas. Now, with the hot water
the dogs love being bathed.” It puts the dogs
in excellent fettle for subduing lawbreakers. He
explains that the K-9 unit will respond to a tip off,
get a search warrant and visit specified premises
such as people’s homes. The dogs are also used
to search a venue before an event, and also in the
case of ATM bombs. Patrol dogs in turn are used
to apprehend dangerous or armed suspects, or
premises where such as person has holed up.
The dogs are useful in many crime situations,
for instance where a criminal has disposed of a
firearm or explosives after a crime – the dogs can
sniff it out.
The dogs are brushed and combed every day, and
washed as needed, but at least once a month, says
Senior Superintendent in charge of the K-9 unit,
equestrian and specials ops, Nadine Bezuidenhout.
“You cannot bath a dog too often as it damages the
oils on the hair. They need to be in good condition at
all times.”
Rivers Plumbing will service the heat pump as
and when necessary, says Crisaffuli, as they must
From left: Stiebel Eltron manager of technical sales, Nico Jooste and managing director
of Rivers Projects & Plumbing Services, Ffank Crisafulli.
be serviced much the same as a car requires regular
servicing. Several factors can affect the ongoing
performance of a heat pump. PA
Two of the dogs of the K-9 Unit.
October 2019 Volume 25 I Number 8
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