Former prison officer and highly experienced prison dog handler, Simon Broadis, describes the demands on prison dogs and how they have evolved over several decades in the prison service.

A rare window into the working lives of prison dogs. 

Recorded at the Dogs Making a Difference Awards 2025, organised by the charity, Service Dogs UK. 

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