Dramatic video shows how police trap XL Bullies by using sticks and riot shields

26 October 2023 , 22:19

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Dramatic video shows how police trap XL Bullies by using sticks and riot shields

Police trap raging XL Bully beasts with lasso sticks and riot shields in a shocking video.

One XL Bully can be seen furiously growling at officers from behind a riot shield in the footage shared by West Midlands Police. The force intended to show what they have to deal with on a daily basis as the number of dog attacks spiral.

Officers use lasso sticks and riot shields in the footage, one of several videos police have published to highlight the way officers deal with dangerous dogs. Another clip shows an anxious dog pacing around outside and barking with a frantically wagging tail and cropped ears. Weighing in at more than 60kg, the terrified animal is successfully sedated with a dart by police before it has a chance to showcase its notorious power and aggression. One brave officer coolly adds "no drama" as the situation is taken under control.

Cops with riot shields are being sent in to tame dangerous dogs, footage reveals (West Midlands Police)

Another clip showed a giant canine called Hector, a Great Dane-Mastiff cross who remains still as police use poles to prevent a potential attack. One relieved officer could be heard telling the dog he was a ‘good boy’ and they ‘don’t want to hurt’ him.

An event at a top canine training centre at Solihull, West Midlands, saw the constabulary show behind the scenes of their work dealing with reports of out-of-control or dangerous dogs. They aimed to highlight those who ‘put their lives at risk every day’ to keep the public safe.

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The renowned development hub has been running for three decades. In the last 12 months, its dogs have been involved in 545 arrests and attended 6,400 incidents. A team of four dangerous dog handlers has also rushed to more than 800 incidents involving out-of-control canines. Some 100 dogs have been seized - with 50 still in kennels.

Inspector Leanne Chapman, who runs the Dog Unit, said: "Our breed scheme and dog training centre is one of the best in the country. We are constantly striving to improve our service. So much goes into our dogs and the unit itself.

“Our police officers, staff and partners are passionate about dogs. They often give up their spare time to help train and care for our puppies and dogs. It’s hard work but as you can imagine, very rewarding."

Josh Sandiford