Honoring a retired dog in Britain and giving him the Medal of Courage

Britain awarded the Medal of Courage to a police dog that was used to detect phones used to coordinate attacks on British forces.

Hertz, a 10-year-old German shorthair and currently retired, was awarded the PDSA Animal Welfare Medal in recognition of his assistance in protecting British forces.

The PDSA wrote in a statement that "Hertz" is the first dog in the British Army that has been trained to detect communications equipment, including mobile phones, "which pose a significant threat to the life" of soldiers and civilians alike.

"His exceptional talents undoubtedly protected the troops," said the organization's director, Jan McLoughlin, noting that the dog had an active role in many missions.

Born in Croatia, Hertz joined the Royal Air Force when he was still a puppy and was trained to detect electronic equipment, initially to fend off smuggling attempts in prisons.

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