The dog looked smarter
Reminds me of a time in a previous life on deployment with 11 SQN to Townsville.
I had left something in the aeroplane and went to retrieve it. On the way out I was startled to see a service copper, with the biggest German Shepherd I had ever seen straining at the leash. Barking and gnashing of teeth.
I pulled my ID out of my wallet, assessed the situation, and showed the ID to the dog.
With my previous dealings with service police I'm sure the dog had the greater IQ.