K9 Policy Flashcards
Per Policy, who is in charge of the K9 program? The Canine Officer is under the general direction of whom?
Operations LT; Admin LT
What are automatic calls for K9 response?
- 12a’s, 10a’s
- Track possible
- Open doors/windows where K9 may search
- All major disturbances where the K9 can standby if an unruly situation develops
- Any other call a supervisor asks
The decision to deploy the K9 remains with who?
the K9 officer
The K9 team may only be used in crowd control situations under what circumstances?
- When in the opinion of the OIC, the presence of the K9 team will prevent or deter a serious breach of peace
- When in the opinion of the OIC, it is necessary to prevent or avoid injury to a police officer or citizen
- On approval of the Chief, when specifically requested, where large crowds are expected
When a K9 is used in any crowd control situation, the K9 will remain on a lead not to exceed ____ feet.
6 feet
When requesting a K9 search a vehicle, what four procedures shall be followed?
- K9 officer makes sure it’s a safe location
- Other officers on scene watch operator/passengers
- If inside is searched, requesting officer will remove drugs/paraphernalia in plain sight along with any food
- At search completion, K9 officer tells officer of anything found. Requesting officer decides if arrest is to be made.
What are the four procedures to be followed when searching a building with a K9 for drugs?
- search w/o K9 and remove any items in plain view
- K9 Officer makes sure area is safe
- Advise over the radio that the K9 has been released
- All other officer seek cover and remain still
Who can approve K9 aggression (attack work) at a K9 demonstration?
K9 supervisor
If the handler is injured, how should be contacted if the K9 is acting aggressively?
spouse or another officer familiar with the K9
How many years as a sworn police officer are required to be a K9 handler?
4 years
All entries into the K9’s training log will be made within how many hours of the actual training?
24 hours
A K9 team will train for at least how many hours monthly?
4 hours
Approval to use an off-duty K9 by another agency must be approved by whom?
Operations Commander
When a K9 reaches how many years, the handler and K9 supervisor will decide if the dog will continue to work.
8 years
The K9 manual will be issued to whom and reviewed how often?
all supervisors, annually
Drug samples used for training will be changed every how often unless there sufficient replacement in property? What is done if no replacement exists in property?
12 months; keep the current sample until a new sample exists
All drug samples are tested for quality and quantity prior to what?
prior to being broken down into smaller amounts by the K9 LT for training
All drug samples are inventoried how often?
quarterly
Copies of inventoried drug samples (forms, initial and final qualitative and quantitative test results) are forwarded to whom?
Operations Commander
