Yes sometimes you'll hear the German Shepherd being called a Police Dog. They've been used as police dogs ever since the late 1800's. (That's when they were first seen.)

In early years they used Airedales alot and Giant Schnuzers (spelling?). The breeds have changed over the years.

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Becky Weise & Iris - the German Shepherd
http://www.geocities.com/iris_gsd