Chapter 3 (Care/Records/Equipment Flashcards
Kennel - Chain Link
6w x 6t x 12l with roof and lockable gate
Kennel - Powder coated mesh steel
5w x 6t x 10l with roof and lockable gate
Kennel Slab chain link
7w x 13l x 4”t with a smooth finish
Kennel Slab powder coated
6w x 11l x 4”t with smooth finish
Kennel Cleaning
Shall be cleaned daily
Shall be disinfected weekly
Kennel restful environment
Safety from animal attacks
Absence of distractions that interup rest
No continuing conflicts with family or neighbors pets
What is CO responsible for if canine is Unkenneled?
Shall be under direct control of CO
Shall not expose K9 to unreasonable risk of Harm
Shall be on a leash unless in a manner for which they were trained
Shall not be left unattended where it may have contact with the public, dep personnel or allied agency personnel
Where is canine when the CO not present at home?
Kennel shall be locked w/ padlock
Where are they allowed to be Off Duty with the CO present/available? 3 things
Shall be kenneled
Always be separated from other animals
While off Duty, CO may exercise K9 while on lead consistent with on duty use
CO not home (Time Frame)
May be left in locked Kennel for reasonable period of time. Not to exceed 24 hrs
What must CO do to go out of town?
Shall get permission from DCS
Person responsible for periodic checks must be approved by DCS
Private Kennel facility
Approved by DCS
Licensed establishment
Vet present or on call 24/7
Adequate Kennel size
Indoor and outdoor areas available
Clean and well maintained
Must be separated from other animals
Necessary care and feeding 24/7
Feeding time
Should not be fed until the conclusion of the regular work shift nor less than 6 hours prior to going on duty
Who can feed while at home
CO or qualified individual approved by DCS
Qualified Individuals to care for canine
DCC, any CO or DCS, other properly trained departmental personnel
Persons employed by approved boarding facility
P-Card Purchases
Cannot exceed $350 a month
Used for food and maintenance supplies
CHP 317
Cal-Card Log
Care and grooming
Responsible for keeping K9 in such physical condition that it is able to perform duties as expected
Daily health inspections required
Poor health or poor physical condition shall be reported immediately to DCS, DMT and vet
Groomed daily
Vet Services. What needs to be done during yearly examination ?
Yearly exams:
Teeth Cleaning
Blood analysis
Inoculations for various disease
Shall not be neutered
Licensing
Shall be licensed within their county
Injury to K9
Immediately perform 1st aid
Immediately Transport to vet
Canine Training / Records
Shall be kept with CO’s personnel file (CHP 137C)
Retained for duration of canines working life
