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116E Control of police dogs and police horses (1) A member of the Police Force using a police dog or police horse is required to keep the dog or horse under control to the extent that is reasonable in the circumstances. Police Administration Act 1978 72 (2) A member using a detection dog to assist in the detection of a dangerous thing must take all reasonable precautions to prevent the dog touching a person.

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