An electronic device has now been developed that can further assist a police officer and his dog in an emergency situation. It's an emergency button that will release the dog from the vehicle with a press of a button on the officer's belt. This means that if an officer gets into trouble at a routine stop, he can immediately release his K9 to rush to his assistance.
This is great news for dogs too, as there are documented cases that reveal that trained police dogs become severely distressed when trapped in the vehicle if they can see their trainer is desperately in need of their assistance.
It's estimated that 12 to 18 police dogs die each year in overheated vehicles. This device also automatically opens the doors of the vehicle if the temperature inside rises too high for a dog's health when his trainer is otherwise occupied. Many K9 officers have saved countless lives, so it's great that something like an automated release can save theirs.
