K9 Policy

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Operations LT; Admin LT

Question 2

What are automatic calls for K9 response?

Answer 2

1. 12a’s, 10a’s
2. Track possible
3. Open doors/windows where K9 may search
4. All major disturbances where the K9 can standby if an unruly situation develops
5. Any other call a supervisor asks

Question 3

The decision to deploy the K9 remains with who?

Answer 3

the K9 officer

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

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

Answer 5

6 feet

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

1. search w/o K9 and remove any items in plain view
2. K9 Officer makes sure area is safe
3. Advise over the radio that the K9 has been released
4. All other officer seek cover and remain still

Question 8

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

Answer 8

K9 supervisor

Question 9

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

Answer 9

spouse or another officer familiar with the K9

Question 10

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

Answer 10

4 years

Question 11

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

Answer 11

24 hours

Question 12

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

Answer 12

4 hours

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Operations Commander

Question 14

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

Answer 14

8 years

Question 15

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

Answer 15

all supervisors, annually

Question 16

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?

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

All drug samples are inventoried how often?

Answer 18

quarterly

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Operations Commander