Dog Encounters

Question 1

What are some responsibilities of responding officer to a dog at large call?

Answer 1

While enroute confirm animal control was contacted and is enroute.

Maintain a safe distance and do not approach the dog unless is is going to attack someone or might be preparing to attack someone.

Follow at a safe distance and wait for animal control.

Use of force must be used within policy of standard use of force.

Question 2

Catchpole where are they stored?

Answer 2

In the patrol sgt’s vehicles.

Question 3

How often are you to be recertified with the catch pole?

Answer 3

Every year

Question 4

What is the preferred method for use of the catch pole? (Number of people and roles)

Answer 4

Ideally 4 people
Sgt, one with the pole, one less lethal coverage and one lethal coverage.

Be mindful that disengaging may be an option and never use a catch pole on a human.

Question 5

Does dispatch need to be notified if all deployments?

Answer 5

Yes