British Embassy donates equipment for training service dogs and physical preparation of special forces

At the base of the Special Support Unit of the State Investigation and Protection Agency (SIPA), the official handover of a donation from the British Embassy to SIPA took place today. SIPA was donated equipment for training service dogs, as well as gym equipment and space for physical preparation of special forces, reports the Patria news agency.

On this occasion, SIPA Deputy Director Anđelko Hrgić presented the British Military Attaché Paul Marshall with the "SIPA Gold Relief Emblem," and Embassy official Alan Talakić with a "SIPA Certificate of Appreciation" for support and selfless contribution to professional development and strengthening of the operational capacities of the SIPA Special Support Unit.

On this occasion, police officers of the Unit conducted a tactical demonstration exercise of the training process for service dogs that SIPA acquired in the previous period, which, in accordance with the training plan, will be trained for use in the next seven to 13 months.

Colonel Paul Marshall expressed gratitude to Deputy Director Mr. Hrgić for the warm words of welcome and for the gift presented. He said that the Special Support Unit carries out tasks that require special skills and the highest standards of personal integrity, honesty, and professionalism present in every member of the Unit.