Specialist 'digi dog' assists Sex Offender Management Unit arrest suspects in morning warrants

Today, (17 January 2025), we have been out conducting warrants to arrest those we believe are breaching their conditions since being convicted of sex offences. 

A specialist ‘digi dog’ from Lancashire, named Charlie, and who has the ability to sniff out electronic devices, was enlisted to assist with the work. 

Registered sex offenders are regularly visited by our sex offender management unit, who manage their risk in the community. 

We have subsequently charged a man aged 41, from the Crumpsall area, on suspicion of breaching his Sexual Harm Prevention Order x3. 
 
He is next due to appear at court on 18/01/2025. 

Chief Inspector for GMP’s Public Protection Governance Unit, Jen Tattersall (or other officer) said: “The management of sex offenders is a top priority for us and the wider SOMU branch has made significant improvements in recent years, seeing an increase in arrests, crimes solved, and more. 

“We are constantly looking at further ways in which to improve our service, including further protections for vulnerable people and exploring everything from technological advancements to closer work with partners. 

“I want to make it very clear that we will always seek justice for victims. Our commitment is unwavering, and I would urge anyone who has been the victim of a sexual offence to contact us; we will do what we can to get you the justice and help you deserve.”