Cato

TORONTO, ONTARIO

CATO, a retired police dog, owned by Constable Stephen McEdwards from the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force, was the inaugural recipient of the Service Dog of the Year Award. Cato and Constable McEdwards began tracking a suspect after a break-and-entry call. Within minutes, the suspect spotted the duo and fled. During an extended chase, both Constable McEdwards and Cato were assaulted by the man. Hanging onto the suspect, Cato and Constable McEdwards were dragged approximately 200 yards before they could restrain him for back-up officers to make the arrest.