Dogs have a special role to play in helping Metro Police officers keep Cape Town safe. Besides their unique ability to sniff out drugs, they also help their human partners search for suspects, locate objects that are dropped or concealed during criminal incidents, follow tracks and chase criminals. The humans are highly trained too. Each one has extensive training in fitness, firearm skills, and special weapons and techniques. They use their four legged partners to help control hostile crowds and disarm violent armed suspects where necessary.