The Queensland Police Service (QPS) has proudly unveiled the 2026 Dog Squad Calendar showcasing its goodest 'paw enforcement' officers.
The calendar features a selection of members of the QPS Dog Squad, including specialist detection dogs, tactical working dogs, general-purpose dogs, and debuts some of its newest recruits - police puppies!
All proceeds from sales of the calendar will be donated to Blue Paws Association and Blue Hope Support Services, two not-for-profit organisations dedicated to supporting current and retired police dogs and officers across Queensland.
Senior Sergeant Chris McMahon, Officer in Charge Brisbane Dog Squad said the calendar showcases the operational capability and unique personalities of the highly trained dogs who work their doggone best to help keep communities safe.
"We have about 100 police dogs across the state who play a critical role in frontline policing and provide a level of support that surpasses human capability," Senior Sergeant McMahon said.
"With just one month until Christmas, the calendar is the perfect present for dog lovers, and we'd like to sell as many as we can to help our best mates live their best life both now and into the future."
Blue Paws founding member Nick Donald said the much-needed funds raised by the calendar will help ensure retired police dogs are given the care they deserve after putting so much on the line for the protection of local communities.
"When a police dog retires, the responsibility for their care falls solely onto their handler or new owners - unfortunately there is no pension or superannuation fund for retired police dogs, leaving them without any financial support after a lifetime of service," Mr Donald said.
"By purchasing a calendar, you can help us make sure our retired police dogs are well cared for and have access to everything they need to live a healthy and happy life in retirement."
Proceeds will also be donated to Blue Hope, an independent charity devoted to improving the mental health of current and former police officers and their families through counselling and wellbeing services.
Firearms and explosive detection dog Police Dog (PD) Ebony made a star appearance at the official launch event, paw-tographing calendars for a few lucky customers.
"Woof woof woof-woof, woof-woof woof!" PD Ebony said.
"Woof, woof-woof woof, woof woof."
PD Ebony's handler translated for us and said she loves the puparazzi, though she did raise an important point about the calendar not being in dog years (to be addressed by next year's calendar committee).
Get your paws on a 2026 Dog Squad Calendar for $25 at Brisbane City Botanic Gardens today at the calendar's official launch, where PD Ebony will be onsite doing special paw-tographs.
Community members are invited to attend a paw-tograph signing with calendar star PD Ebony
When: 12-1pm, Wednesday 26 November
Where: City Botanic Gardens main entrance concourse (147 Alice Street, Brisbane City)
The 2026 Dog Squad Calendar will also be available at selected police stations and community events in the coming weeks.
Learn more about Blue Paws at bpainc.com.au and Blue Hope at bluehope.org.au
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