0427 Flashcards
What is the status of the Use of Police Dog Services?
Amended, issued on R.O. 2024.08.27-0932. Replaces R.O. 2020.01.03–0001.
What is the rationale behind Police Dog Services?
Provides support services to enhance crime prevention, detection, and apprehension of offenders in a safe and professional manner.
What are the five categories of police dogs?
- General Purpose Dog 2. Narcotics/Firearms Detector Dog 3. Explosives Detector Dog 4. Cadaver Detector Dog 5. HUSAR Dog
What are the uses of a General Purpose Dog?
Tracking missing or wanted persons, building or area searches, apprehension of armed or fleeing suspects, property or evidence searches.
What does a Narcotics/Firearms Detector Dog search for?
Illicit drugs, firearms, and ammunition.
What is the role of an Explosives Detector Dog?
Search for explosives, firearms, ammunition, and conduct post-blast investigations.
What does a Cadaver Detector Dog do?
Search for human remains.
What is the function of a HUSAR Dog?
Part of the Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Team, assists with natural disasters and major incidents, searches for missing or trapped persons.
Can police service dogs be used for crowd control?
No, they shall not be used for crowd control or to intimidate, coerce, or frighten a suspect.
Who has the discretion to use a dog at a scene?
The handler or a Supervisory Officer – PDS.
How can a police officer request a police dog?
Contact the communications operator for a General Purpose, Narcotics/Firearms Detector, Explosives Detector, Cadaver Detector, or HUSAR dog.
What should an officer do if a Narcotics/Firearms Detector, Cadaver Detector, or HUSAR dog is unavailable?
Contact a supervisory officer – PDS, Officer in Charge – PDS, or supervisory officer – Toronto Police Operations Centre (TPOC).
What should an officer do if an Explosives Detector dog is unavailable?
Contact a supervisory officer – PDS, Officer in Charge – PDS, any on-duty member of PDS, or supervisory officer – TPOC.
What must be ensured when requesting a police dog for a crime scene?
The area containing the scent must remain uncontaminated, and a perimeter should be established.
What are the governing authorities for Police Dog Services?
Community Safety and Policing Act (Ontario Regulations) - O. Reg. 392/23, Adequate and Effective Policing (General).
What associated governance policies are related to Police Dog Services?
Adequacy Standards Compliance Policy, including parts related to Explosives, Ground Search for Lost Persons, and Canine Unit.
What Toronto Police Service Procedures are associated with Police Dog Services?
04–05 Missing Persons, 04–06 Building Checks and Searches, 05–02 Robberies/Hold–Ups, 10–03 Bomb Threats, 11–05 Major Disturbances at Detention Centres.
What is the mission of the Toronto Police Service?
Dedicated to delivering police services in partnership with communities to keep Toronto the best and safest place to be.
