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What is a scenario where the Canine Unit may be requested?
To locate a suspect who has fled on foot from officers for a Class B or above offense
What should officers at the scene of an incident do where a Canine Team may be needed?
Set an immediate search perimeter, notify a supervisor, and request the Canine Unit
Why should exigent circumstances exist when using the Canine Unit to locate a missing person?
Because it ensures the safety of the missing person and others
What should officers on the perimeter do during a canine call?
Stay in or next to their vehicle with all emergency lights activated
Who can readjust the perimeter during a canine call?
The ranking officer or Canine Officer on-scene
What should officers do if a suspect moves within the perimeter during a canine call?
Remain on the perimeter and let the Canine Officer handle it
When is the Canine Unit not utilized?
When a suspect cannot be identified or linked to a crime
What is an example of an article search where the Canine Unit may be requested?
Searching for a gun or knife
Study Notes
Utilization of the Canine Unit
- The Canine Unit can be requested for situations involving: • Suspects who have fled on foot from officers or the scene of a crime for Class B and above offenses • Window peeping suspects • Residence and building searches with forced entry or when information exists that a suspect may be inside • Article searches when evidence may be located • High-risk traffic stops • Locating missing, lost, or injured persons with exigent circumstances
- The Canine Unit shall not be utilized in situations where: • A suspect cannot be identified or linked to a crime • For crowd control • During questioning or interrogation of a suspect • To transport prisoners • For routine patrol calls or arrests
On-Scene Procedures
- Officers at the scene of an incident where a Canine Team may be needed should: • Set an immediate search perimeter • Notify a supervisor and request approval to utilize the Canine Unit • Request Communications to contact the available or on-call Canine Team • Stay at the location where the suspect was last seen until the Canine Team arrives
- All officers on the perimeter should: • Stay in or next to their vehicle with all emergency lights activated • Not enter the perimeter or building at any time during a canine call unless directed to do so by a Canine Officer
Use of Other Agency Canine Units
- Outside agency Canine Units shall not be called or allowed to be utilized on an APD initiated call without authorization from the APD Canine Unit supervisor
- This does not restrict an outside agency from using its own Canine Unit on any call that the agency initiates which then enters APD jurisdiction
This quiz covers the situations in which a law enforcement canine unit can be requested, including high-risk traffic stops and searches for suspects or evidence.
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