A BROTHER and sister crime-fighting duo have become the latest recruits to join the police.

Adorable Labrador puppies Jackson and Becky have both joined the joint dog section run by Durham Constabulary, Cleveland Police and North Yorkshire Police.

The 10-week-old canine crime fighters were bred by a serving Durham police officer and donated to the tri-force dog unit.

They are currently being looked after by foster families until they are old enough to begin formal training before joining the unit as specialist search dogs, sniffing out drugs or explosives across the region.

PC Ian Squire, from the tri-force dog unit, said: “Becky and Jackson are currently with their respective families and have already started informal training.

“They will be taught basic obedience, socialisation skills and exposed to different environments before being paired with a police dog handler and formally trained.”

He added: “They are lively little puppies who are enjoying their days exploring their new surroundings.

“Becky is definitely more boisterous than her brother, I wouldn’t let that gorgeous face fool anyone, she is very mischievous.”