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1
Q

Per Policy, who is in charge of the K9 program? The Canine Officer is under the general direction of whom?

A

Operations LT; Admin LT

2
Q

What are automatic calls for K9 response?

A
  1. 12a’s, 10a’s2. Track possible3. Open doors/windows where K9 may search4. All major disturbances where the K9 can standby if an unruly situation develops5. Any other call a supervisor asks
3
Q

The decision to deploy the K9 remains with who?

A

the K9 officer

4
Q

The K9 team may only be used in crowd control situations under what circumstances?

A
  1. When in the opinion of the OIC, the presence of the K9 team will prevent or deter a serious breach of peace2. When in the opinion of the OIC, it is necessary to prevent or avoid injury to a police officer or citizen3. On approval of the Chief, when specifically requested, where large crowds are expected
5
Q

When a K9 is used in any crowd control situation, the K9 will remain on a lead not to exceed ____ feet.

A

6 feet

6
Q

When requesting a K9 search a vehicle, what four procedures shall be followed?

A
  1. K9 officer makes sure it’s a safe location2. Other officers on scene watch operator/passengers3. If inside is searched, requesting officer will remove drugs/paraphernalia in plain sight along with any food4. At search completion, K9 officer tells officer of anything found. Requesting officer decides if arrest is to be made.
7
Q

What are the four procedures to be followed when searching a building with a K9 for drugs?

A
  1. search w/o K9 and remove any items in plain view2. K9 Officer makes sure area is safe3. Advise over the radio that the K9 has been released4. All other officer seek cover and remain still
8
Q

Who can approve K9 aggression (attack work) at a K9 demonstration?

A

K9 supervisor

9
Q

If the handler is injured, how should be contacted if the K9 is acting aggressively?

A

spouse or another officer familiar with the K9

10
Q

How many years as a sworn police officer are required to be a K9 handler?

A

4 years

11
Q

All entries into the K9’s training log will be made within how many hours of the actual training?

A

24 hours

12
Q

A K9 team will train for at least how many hours monthly?

A

4 hours

13
Q

Approval to use an off-duty K9 by another agency must be approved by whom?

A

Operations Commander

14
Q

When a K9 reaches how many years, the handler and K9 supervisor will decide if the dog will continue to work.

A

8 years

15
Q

The K9 manual will be issued to whom and reviewed how often?

A

all supervisors, annually

16
Q

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?

A

12 months; keep the current sample until a new sample exists

17
Q

All drug samples are tested for quality and quantity prior to what?

A

prior to being broken down into smaller amounts by the K9 LT for training

18
Q

All drug samples are inventoried how often?

A

quarterly

19
Q

Copies of inventoried drug samples (forms, initial and final qualitative and quantitative test results) are forwarded to whom?

A

Operations Commander