安瑞希實習的心得08: 警犬還是朋友們

日期：2025年 7月 1日

作者：安瑞希 Avery Adams

上個禮拜五，我和公民會辦公室主任周明琴一起前往板橋，觀看了一部名為《八歲K9》的紀錄片。這部紀錄片的主題是台灣的警犬，從牠們年幼時接受訓練開始，一直到八歲退休為止（這也是片名的由來）。值得一提的是，新北市市長也親自出席了這場放映。

這部紀錄片給我留下了非常深刻的印象。觀眾透過影片，能重新思考對警犬的看法。雖然警犬是執行任務的工作犬，但牠們首先是狗，也是一個生命。牠們同樣需要運動、玩耍和被愛，也同樣擁有可愛的一面。牠們與警員之間，更發展出深厚的情感連結。

影片中也呈現出警犬在救援與偵查任務中的重要角色。無論是地震、颱風等災害現場，牠們能協助搜救失聯者；在機場、高鐵站、公寓大樓等場所，也能偵測到毒品與爆裂物。牠們的貢獻不容忽視。

然而，這部紀錄片也令人感傷。警犬同樣會生病、會死亡，而這正是牠們更需要被愛的原因之一。牠們是我們的夥伴。除了物種不同之外，我們其實有許多相似之處——我們都需要關愛、運動和陪伴。值得欣慰的是，這部片也展示了新北市警方對警犬的關懷與付出，讓人感受到人與動物之間的溫暖連結。

 

Police Dogs are Still Friends

Last Friday, I went to Banqiao with Zhou Mingqin, director of the Office of the Civic Association, to watch a documentary called "Eight-Year-Old K9". The documentary is about Taiwan's police dogs, which begin with their training at a young age and continue until they retire at the age of eight (hence the title). It is worth mentioning that the mayor of New Taipei City also attended the screening in person.

I was very impressed with this documentary. Through the video, the audience can rethink their perception of police dogs. Although police dogs are working dogs on duty, they are first and foremost dogs and a living being. They also need to be exercised, played, and loved, and they also have a cute side. They have developed a deep emotional connection with the police officers.

The film also shows the important role of police dogs in rescue and investigation missions. Whether it is the scene of disasters such as earthquakes and typhoons, they can assist in the search and rescue of missing people; Drugs and explosives can also be detected at airports, high-speed rail stations, apartment complexes, and other places. Their contribution cannot be overlooked.

However, the documentary is also sentimental. Police dogs can also get sick and die, which is one of the reasons why they need to be loved even more. They are our partners. In addition to the difference in species, we actually have many similarities – we all need love, exercise and companionship. It is gratifying that this film also shows the care and dedication of the New Taipei City police to the police dogs, making people feel the warm connection between humans and animals.