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What is the primary responsibility of the canine training coordinator?
What is the primary responsibility of the canine training coordinator?
How often must a Canine Search Team (CST) be certified by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) National Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation Process to maintain its status?
How often must a Canine Search Team (CST) be certified by the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS/FEMA) National Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation Process to maintain its status?
What constitutes a Canine Search Strike Team?
What constitutes a Canine Search Strike Team?
Which entity acquires, trains, supervises, and assigns canines to qualified Department canine handlers for use as part of Department-endorsed CSTs?
Which entity acquires, trains, supervises, and assigns canines to qualified Department canine handlers for use as part of Department-endorsed CSTs?
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According to the policy, what defines a Canine Search Team In-Training (CST-IT)?
According to the policy, what defines a Canine Search Team In-Training (CST-IT)?
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What information is required to be maintained at the program manager's site file, handler's work location, dog run, and with the canine portable enclosure?
What information is required to be maintained at the program manager's site file, handler's work location, dog run, and with the canine portable enclosure?
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In the event that a Canine Search Team (CST) is unavailable for an emergency response, who should be notified?
In the event that a Canine Search Team (CST) is unavailable for an emergency response, who should be notified?
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If a handler is deployed while off duty, who should be notified?
If a handler is deployed while off duty, who should be notified?
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What information should the handler provide to the supervisor upon deployment?
What information should the handler provide to the supervisor upon deployment?
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Prior to deploying as one of the Department's CSTs, what certification must CST/CST-IT canines have?
Prior to deploying as one of the Department's CSTs, what certification must CST/CST-IT canines have?
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Canine Search Team (CST)
Canine Search Team (CST)
A certified team composed of a search canine and handler for search operations.
Canine Coordinator
Canine Coordinator
A member assigned to oversee training, admin, and deployment of CST.
Canine Search Strike Team
Canine Search Strike Team
A group comprising two CSTs and a qualified search team manager.
Canine Search Team In-Training (CST-IT)
Canine Search Team In-Training (CST-IT)
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Department canine handler
Department canine handler
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Alternate Canine Care Provider
Alternate Canine Care Provider
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CST Responsibilities
CST Responsibilities
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Reporting to Supervisor
Reporting to Supervisor
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CST Recruitment Process
CST Recruitment Process
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Certification Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Study Notes
Canine Search Team (CST) Policies and Procedures
- Purpose: To establish policies and procedures for Canine Search Teams (CSTs) within the Department.
- Scope: Applies to all Department personnel.
- Author: The deputy chief of the North Regional Operations Bureau is responsible for the content, revision, and periodic review of this instruction.
- Definitions:
- Canine coordinator: A Department-approved member assisting with training, administration, and deployment of CSTs.
- Canine training coordinator: An employee responsible for the monthly canine training calendar and training oversight of all CSTs and CST-in-training teams.
- Canine Search Strike Team: Consists of two CSTs and a qualified search team manager.
- Canine Search Team (CST): A highly-trained search team consisting of a search canine and handler, Department endorsed and certified every three years by DHS/FEMA National Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation Process.
- Canine Search Team In-Training (CST-IT): A Department endorsed team undergoing training but not yet certified.
- Department canine handler: A Department-approved employee trained as a canine search specialist, responsible for training, welfare, and operations of a search canine.
- National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (NDSDF): An organization that acquires, trains, supervises, and assigns canines to qualified Department handlers for use with endorsed CSTs.
- Non-sanctioned training: Training that does not meet the requirements of sanctioned training, requiring prior approval.
- Sanctioned training: CST/CST-IT training that has received prior approval from the Technical Operations Section battalion chief.
- Search canine: A Department-approved, specially trained canine meeting all Department requirements. Ownership remains with the handler or third-party.
Responsibility
- Chief Deputy of Emergency Operations: Responsible for approvals of selected CST/CST-ITs.
- Deputy Chiefs of Emergency Operations: Responsible for approving releases of CST/CST-ITs from assigned work locations.
- Battalion Chief of Technical Operations Section: Responsible for management of the CST/CST-IT program, processing travel/training releases to Operations Bureaus; and approving reimbursement requests. The Department is responsible for feeding, equipment and required training costs. Also, veterinary care including annual check-ups and treatments.
Policy
- Applications: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest to the Department search canine coordinator when a need for additional canine search specialists arises.
- Endorsements/Certifications: The Department recognizes a maximum of 14 CSTs, and may approve up to two CST-ITs to be certified. CST/CST-IT canines must pass the DHS/FEMA National Disaster Search Canine Readiness Evaluation Process before deployment.
Procedures
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Incident Response: Los Angeles Command and Control (LACC) notifies relevant personnel (CST handlers, battalion chiefs, canine coordinator, USAR coordinator) for CST-related requests and incidents. CSTs are assigned based on the shortest estimated time of arrival (ETA).
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Supplies and Equipment: The Department provides necessary equipment to canine handlers, including electronic collars, leashes, crates, kennels, protective gear, and GPS units.
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Canine Demonstrations: Requests for public relations canine demonstrations are coordinated through the canine coordinator and regional operations.
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Veterinarian Services: Invoices and receipts for veterinary care must be submitted to the Technical Operations Section within 10 business days of the appointment. Annual physicals are conducted by approved veterinarians.
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Travel Training: Travel training requests must be initiated through the Operations Section and approved.
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This quiz examines the policies and procedures established for Canine Search Teams (CSTs) within the Department. It covers the roles of key personnel, definitions, and training requirements essential for effective canine search operations. Test your understanding of these critical guidelines and their applications in the field.
