Could your name “B” chosen for a potential police dog?

Usually, when media has interactions with the police, it is related to some serious incidents/announcements or some serious business.

But in contrast, the media's interaction with the police on Wednesday at the BC RCMP headquarters at Green Timbers in Surrey took place in a very lively atmosphere where police officials and media-persons were visibly happy.

Police officers, who usually appear alert, cautious and serious, were seen playing with little puppies in the media room of BC RCMP headquarters.

This occasion seemed joyous and relaxing for the officers.

This relates to an annual contest during which children (ages 4-14) across the country get the opportunity to choose the name of police dogs.

This annual contest is called 'Name the Puppy Contest.'

Constable Ross Findlay shared details about the contest with Connect FM. He said, “this year the alphabet from which the puppies' names are being chosen is 'B.'

Constable Findlay said, “the process of turning puppies into police dogs is complex and slow.”

He said it wouldn't be surprising if the puppies seen in the media room today were seen working with police officers on serious files in a few years time.

He added, “in this annual contest, thousands of children share their preferred names for these puppies. Based on the names shared in the contest, the committee then decides on the names of the puppies.”

Here are the contest rules:

• Names must begin with the letter "B"
• Names must have no more than 9 letters
• Names must be 1 or 2 syllables
• Contestants must live in Canada
• Contestants must be 4 to 14 years old
• Only 1 entry per child will be eligible
• Entries must be received by March 26, 2026

Full news release:

https://rcmp.ca/en/bc/news/2026/03/4350838

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