New West Midlands Police puppy named Captain Tom Moore after NHS hero fundraiser
Meet the newest four-legged recruit to West Midlands Police – Captain Tom Moore.
The force's new police dog was named in honour of the iconic NHS fundraiser following nominations from members of the public.
The 99-year-old war veteran was the overwhelming favourite during WMP's online vote to name some of our newest pups after NHS heroes.
The puppy Capt Tom is a Dutch Herder who was specially chosen to share the name due to his dad being a police dog in Hampshire and Thames Valley – and having Yorkshire roots just like the soon-to-be centenarian.
The two-month-old pup will now go through a world renowned puppy development programme with a view to being fully operational next year.
Officers hoping the new recruit - who will be affectionately known as Tommy - will also make a big difference to help others in future.
Chief instructor Dave Hibbert, from WMP's dog section said: "A massive thank you to everyone who voted and put names forward for our NHS litter.
"Quite understandably we had an absolutely overwhelming majority winner.. and that was the name suggestion of Capt Tom Moore.
"As an organisation we wanted to honour the fantastic work he has done, raising more than £25 million for our NHS.
"We’ve specially picked the pup to name Capt Tom Moore due to his dad being born and bred in Yorkshire, and a police dog covering the Hampshire and Thames Valley force areas.
"We’re hoping our little Tommy has that Yorkshire spirit and follows in the fantastic work that Capt Tom has done."
The names of the other young pups will be revealed tomorrow.
