PC Neil Billany joined the British Transport Police in 2004 and the joined the Dog Section in 2009 as an Explosive Search Dog Handler where he licensed with his first police dog Max.
In his time on the dog section, Neil has handled six licensed police dogs in Explosive Search, General Purpose and Tactical Firearms Support.
Neil wanted to become part of the Railway Dogs Benevolent Fund after the help they gave him when his retired police dog Max become unwell and was struggling to pay for his care.
‘I hope I can help others in the same way’.