Chapter 2 (Responsibilities)

Question 1

Commitment to the Unit

Answer 1

3 Years

Question 2

2 Responsibilities for canine handler

Answer 2

Must be willing to care for the canine 24 hours a day

Respond to call outs during other than regularly scheduled shift hours

Question 3

9 Personal Qualities

Answer 3

Maturity and emotional stability

Good Judgement and a responsible attitude

Patience, Dependability, flexibility

Self-motivated

Personal Dedication

Present and maintain a professional appearance

Good interpersonal relations with the public, fellow officers and supervisors

Must not be fearful of K9’s

Excellent physical condition

Question 4

K9 agitator duties. 3 tools to work with

Answer 4

Utilizing an arm sleeve

Utilizing a body suit

Muzzle work

Question 5

9 K9 Officer Responsibilities

Answer 5

Ensure K9 is kept in good physical condition

Provide quarterly training (Area)

Training scenarios during work shift

Report any change or discrepancy in the performance of the K9 to the DCS/DMT

Record all training and activity on a CHP 257

Train daily and weekly as required, attend monthly evals and certify annually

Ensure all searches are in compliance with law and Policy

Clean/Disinfect kennel and vehicle weekly

Provide 24 hour care for K9

Question 6

Control of K9 while 10-8

Answer 6

Maintain proper control at all times

Shall not be left unattended when in contact w/ public, departmental personnel or allied agency members

While on duty K9 shall be on leash unless performing in a manner it was trained

Shall be on a leash when conducting a search on freeway, highway or roadway

Question 7

Off Duty Status for canine

Answer 7

Shall be kenneled or under direct supervision of CO. Or locked up with padlock

K9’s are classified as state “biological” equipment and their use is restricted to official duties or other approved activities

Question 8

Transportation of K9

Answer 8

While conducting state business, K9 shall be transported in a K9 PV

Shall remain in the rear

If left unattended shall have water. Make sure PV is locked. Appropriate temp

Question 9

5 responsibilities for handler to do for the K9 Vehicle

Answer 9

Inside and outside of PV shall display professional image

Shall sanitize PV weekly to ensure control of fleas and parasites

Shall perform test of K9,s Alert System

Shall keep PV at residence

Shall be garaged

Question 10

K9 Alert System

Answer 10

All PV’s shall be equipped

Shall be tested at beginning of each shift

Shall not be disabled

Question 11

5 reasons for K9 Alert System notifications

Answer 11

Carbon Monoxide - analog
Temperature  - analog 
Temperature  - digital 
Vehicle Theft - digital
Dog Reminder - digital 
Low Voltage - digital

Question 12

Level I Notifications

Answer 12

Received by CO

Will be sent every 2 minutes until corrected

If not corrected w/in 2 minutes, alert will be sent to DCS or DMT’s

Question 13

Temperature Alert

Answer 13

Triggered if temp reaches 85 degrees

Question 14

Dog Reminder Alert

Answer 14

Activates when car is turned off

Question 15

Injury to K9 Officer

Answer 15

If K9 is unsecured, untrained officers shall not approach CO unless :

Given clearance from CO
or
When the K9 is secured

Question 16

4 things to do in Securing canine when CO is injured

Answer 16

Attempt to call canine to the PV

Call another CO or DMT

Contact local animal control

If life threatening situation, officer may use necessary force to help CO

Question 17

CHP 257

Answer 17

Canine Training/Sniff Log