A West Shore RCMP officer and his four-legged partner starred in an RCMP video celebrating National Police Week on Wednesday.

Cpl. Melvin Sansome and police dog Erik, both members of the West Shore RCMP and South Island Police Dog Services, offer insight into their training, tasks and day-to-day work.

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National Police Week is a public education campaign that runs from May 10 to 16. Starting in 1970, the occasion is a way for police to connect with communities and increase awareness about their services and duties.

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