The NSW Police Force has welcomed a new litter of puppies at the Dog Unit, and kids who are chronically ill will help choose their names. The seven sable German Shepherd pups, four males and three females, were born on Wednesday 1 March 2017. Six of the pups will be trained as general purpose dogs and one of the female pups will be sent to the New Zealand Police Force Dog Unit as part of the puppy exchange program. Dog Unit Commander, Superintendent Dean Smith says the puppies are part of the ‘X