HPM 70.7 Departmental Canine

Question 1

Searches for juvenile offenders with a dual purpose canine shall be limited to those instances based on:

Answer 1

Severity of the crime,

Juvenile’s propensity for violence or possible possession of a weapon.

Question 2

Single purpose drug detection canines can be used to search for suspects or protect he canine handler from suspects?

Answer 2

Shall not be used for protection or locate/apprehend suspects.

Question 3

Funding for canines are acquired by?

Answer 3

Asset forfeiture.

Question 4

A canine supervisor shall inspect the canines vehicle at least:

Answer 4

Once quarterly

Question 5

A canine supervisor must ride along with the canine team at least:

Answer 5

A minimum of two 8 hour shifts per year.

Question 6

Must a canine handler always be an officer?

Answer 6

No, he may either an officer or sergeant.

Question 7

A departmental canine may be left with ____ (who) when the officer is on vacation?

Answer 7

Cannot be left with anyone, must be kenneled.

Question 8

Canine shall not be selected with a minimum of _____ months nor a maximum of ____ years?

Answer 8

18 months

4 year

Question 9

(True / False) Department canines may be used for breeding purposes.

Answer 9

Shall not be used for breeding purposes.

Question 10

Who may recommend euthanasia of a canine?

Answer 10

Veterinarian’s recommend

Department has final say.