242 Canine

Question 1

The police canine handlers can advise an officer or supervisor when a search dog team would be more appropriate than one of the PSD’s. In such a situation who shall request a search dog team by requesting the district Police Dispatcher?

Answer 1

Police Canine Unit supervisor

Question 2

Police service dogs shall not be present during questioning or interrogation of a suspect.

Question 3

The use of a police service dog to sniff suspicious items or containers does not constitute a search (excluding dwellings and businesses).

Question 4

Detector dogs’ “sniffs” are not covered by constitutional constraints against unreasonable searches and seizures provided the item is in a common area.

Question 5

All requests for an explosive detector dog must come from who?

Answer 5

sergeant or higher authority

Question 6

How many police officers shall stay with the search dog handler if a search dog team is called to track?

Answer 6

Minimum of two police officers

Question 7

Prior to beginning a search, who shall ensure the search dog team has radio communication and assistance at the scene?

Answer 7

police supervisor