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SAXON IS SAVED THIS VERY IMPORTANT DECISION WILL BE ANNOUNCED TODAY SAXON'S LIFE IS SAVED WE EXPECT SAXON TO BECOME A VALUED PRISON SERVICE DOG SAXON IS ONLY 5 YEARS OLD - WITH MANY YEARS OF VALUABLE SERVICE TO OFFER The campaign to save SAXON is GLOBAL - The campaign has been a huge success THIS CAMPAIGN HAD ONE SINGLE AIM - TO SAVE SAXON'S LIFE THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR SAVING THE LIFE OF THIS FAITHFUL AND LOYAL POLICE DOG YOU ALL CAME TOGETHER AND SAVED SAXON A FANTASTIC RESULT BEWARE OF ANY SUBSIDIARY CAMPAIGNS BASED ON PERSONAL AGENDAS YOUR SUPPORT AND YOUR SUCCESS SHOULD NEVER BE ABUSED YOUR SUPPORT SHOULD BE VALUED AND RESPECTED http://www.videxgsd.com/sos__save_our_saxon.htm

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I have received the following email: This clearly means the battle to SAVE SAXON continues It also means that Gwent Police put out mis-information - deliberately To: 'David Payne' Subject: RE: Saxon This as I understand things are where we are up to now:- The meeting was to take place at the Police Federation Office at 9 THE HIGHWAY, NEW INN, PONTYPOOL GWENT NP4 OPW - Telephone 01633 642299. When the delegation arrived it was ordered off Police property and the delegation then moved to the Gwent Police HQ. All the points raised by interested parties were raised including an offer to purchase Saxon privately, the Gwent Police listened to everything that was said but adamantly refused to respond in any way shape or form, they have refused to allow anyone to see Saxon and they have refused to inform the delegation what is to be done with him. It would appear that NO decision has been made in relation to Saxon

ISSUED BY GWENT POLICE SAXON - PRESS STATEMENT A great deal of public interest has been shown in the future of the police dog, Saxon, which has recently been withdrawn from operational duties as a result of concerns about its temperament. Saxon will be assessed tomorrow, Tuesday 8th August, by HM Prison Service with a view to his working with them in the future. Such a move would enable Saxon to continue to use training and skills acquired as a police dog in a more closely controlled environment where access to the general public is restricted. This would be a positive outcome since our priority has always been to ensure the safety of the public. Posted 7th August, 2006 COMMENT ON THE ABOVE PRESS STATEMENT There has been no independent assessment of Saxon. Saxon has NOT failed any required assessment by the Home Office Saxon has 4 years excellent service with Gwent Police (human equivalent is 30 years) Gwent Police have failed to adopt reasonable and responsible procedures regarding Saxon There is no evidence that Saxon presents any danger to the Public, either now or in the last 4 years The possible move of Saxon to H M Prison Service is premature considering all the above. Gwent Police have clearly illustrated serious management failures in their Dog Section. There should be a Public Enquiry into the Gwent Police Dog Section to determine if it is "FIT FOR PURPOSE" and particularly its management of Police Dog Saxon. Until such an enquiry is complete, and has reported, NO action should be taken with regard to Saxon. 8th August 2006

The campaign to save SAXON is GLOBAL - The campaign MUST CONTINUE THIS CAMPAIGN HAS ONE SINGLE AIM - TO SAVE SAXON'S LIFE Below is the complaint form for the IPCC, perhaps some of you might consider the use of this as well? http://www.ipcc.gov.uk/complaint_form_fill-2.pdf