The Far North Dog Squad have helped locate several offenders, since the region launched a major crime crackdown on 9 August.
Police dogs have been deployed to several incidents in recent weeks to track and apprehend property crime, domestic violence and serious repeat offenders.
Since 9 August, police have charged 865 people with 2848 offences.
General Purpose Police Dogs (PDs) are trained to use their heightened sense of smell to follow where a human has been and continue following that track until the person is located.
Far North PDs are often faced with rugged terrain, muggy conditions and can jump tall fences.
They work closely with local units including the Tactical Crime Squad, Property Crime Squad, General Duties and Polair to search for offenders, and apprehend them for custody.
The Far North has two detection dogs, Daphne and Narco, who are trained to search properties and vehicles to locate drugs, firearms and cash.
On 13 August, Police Dog Duke and his handler were deployed after a stolen silver Ford Escape was abandoned on Tiffany Street around 11.40pm.
Police Dog Duke tracked a 17-year-old boy to a nearby address where he was taken into custody.
He was charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, obstruct police officer, possessing dangerous drugs, enter premises and commit indictable offence by break, threatening violence, and commit public nuisance.
He was remanded in custody to appear in the Cairns Childrens Court on 2 October.
On 19 September, Police Dog Elvis was deployed to Westcourt to locate a 26-year-old man after he alleged contravened a domestic violence order.
He was charged with two counts of contravention of a domestic violence order, one count each of fraud and stealing, and twelve counts of breach of bail.
He was remanded in custody to appear in the Cairns Magistrates Court on 20 October.
On 20 September, officers from the Brisbane Tactical Crime Squad were conducting inquiries in relation to a man wanted on a warrant, when the man allegedly ran from police on Donaldson Street.
PD Elvis was deployed, and quickly located the man hiding in a carport.
He was arrested and charged with one count of trespass.
Detective Inspector Jason Chetham said the police dogs are an invaluable asset in the region's ongoing efforts to tackle property crime.
"The police dogs and their handlers have a unique skill set which allows them to locate offenders, and work seamlessly with other specialist and investigative units," Detective Inspector Chetham said.
"Our general purpose police dogs Elvis, Ace, DJ, Duke are incredibly dedicated, and are responsible for the arrest of hundreds of high-risk offenders.
"We will continue to utilise both local units like the Dog Squad, and units from the south-east to ensure the community feels safe."
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
