Meet Maizi, the newest cop on the Greater Victoria bomb detection beat.

Police Service Dog Maizi recently officially completed her 12-week explosives detection course as the newest member of the Integrated Canine Service (ICS) that fetches criminals in Saanich, Victoria and Oak Bay.

The two-year-old yellow Lab, a rescue out of Texas, has shown exceptional drive, focus, and determination from day one, according to her handler, Const. Glenn Foley, a VicPD officer assigned to the integrated unit.

“She’s hitting the road this week for her first week with her brother Riot,” Foley said, patting the pup on her flank.

The unit’s usual dog broker found the high-drive Lab in a shelter. After testing a bunch of dogs, Maizi came out victorious, and finished her training. It turns out she’s the fir

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