64 Questions
What actions should be taken if a person is accidentally bitten by a Department canine at the handler's residence?
The handler should kennel the canine at the Canine Training Center (CTC) for a ten-day observation period. Pick up and return the canine to the CTC during the observation period.
Who should the handler contact for approval to take the canine to a Department-approved veterinarian after a bite incident?
The handler should contact the Commanding Officer, Canine Unit, or his/her designee for approval.
What reports should the handler submit after a Department canine is involved in a bite incident?
The handler should submit a completed Cook County Animal & Rabies Control Animal Bite Report and all related paperwork from the Department-approved veterinarian.
What should the handler do if a person bitten by a Department canine requires sutures or has broken bones?
The handler should kennel the canine at the Canine Training Center (CTC) for a ten-day observation period.
Who is responsible for developing and maintaining the Standard Operating Procedures for all canine teams/units within the Department?
The Commanding Officer, Canine Unit
What is the role of the Commanders of the Airport Law Enforcement Section and Public Transportation Section regarding canine deployment?
They are in charge of all canine deployment related issues within their respective units.
When are Explosive Detection Canine Teams available for deployment?
Based on approval as delineated in Item IV-D of the directive.
Who determines whether a situation justifies canine use and the appropriate tactical methods to be employed?
Canine handlers
In what circumstances should a canine team supervisor be notified to make a final determination if the on-scene supervisor disagrees with the handler's tactical assessment?
When the on-scene supervisor disagrees with the handler's tactical assessment.
When can canine teams be used in a narcotics-detection or asset-forfeiture capacity without a search warrant?
Canines may be used to sniff the exterior of a motor vehicle during a lawful traffic stop.
What specific procedure must be followed if a 'suspect package' is found before the arrival of an explosive detection canine team?
The Bomb Squad must be notified for removal.
What are some of the deployment scenarios for Department canines?
Some deployment scenarios include conducting building searches, tracking suspects, and detecting narcotics or explosives.
Who is responsible for ensuring that legal guidelines are followed in asset forfeiture proceedings?
The unit initiating a forfeiture action.
What are the general procedures for requesting canine teams in nonemergency situations?
Preplanned requests for a canine team in nonemergency situations should be made by a district or unit commanding officer to the Special Functions Division.
Under what circumstances can Airport Law Enforcement and Public Transportation TSA-Certified Explosive Detection Canine Teams respond to calls off airport or public transportation system property?
Only with authorization from an exempt member as delineated in the directive.
What actions should be taken when a canine team is conducting a building search or tracking a suspect?
Occupants should be removed from the premises being searched, members should guard exits, and inside ventilation should be turned off if possible.
What is the process for requesting the assignment of an explosive detection canine team when needed?
The member must inform the OEMC dispatcher who will assign the appropriate canine team.
Who is allowed inside a building during searches for secreted suspects?
Only the canine handlers and their canines are allowed inside a building during searches for secreted suspects.
What are the specific procedures for requesting canine teams in nonemergency situations?
Specific procedures include submitting a request to the Commander, Special Function Division using an Intra-Department Support Service Request form.
Who should be notified if a Department canine is involved in a bite incident while on or off-duty?
Canine Unit (Unit 341) and designated supervisor
What steps should be taken by the handler if a person is accidentally bitten by a Department canine at the handler's residence?
Kennel the canine at the Canine Training Center for a ten-day observation period
Who has the final authority to determine whether a Department canine involved in a bite incident should be placed back into service?
Commanding Officer, Canine Unit
What documentation must the handler submit after a Department canine is involved in a bite incident?
Cook County Animal & Rabies Control Animal Bite Report and evidence technician photographs
Who should the supervisor of the Airport Law Enforcement Section or Public Transportation Section notify if a canine deployment request is approved?
OEMC with the name of the exempt member that approved the request
Who is authorized to approve the dispatching of Explosive Detection Canine Teams from the Airport Law Enforcement Section or Public Transportation Section for deployment outside of their usual areas?
Commanders of the Airport Law Enforcement Section and Public Transportation Section
In what capacity are Patrol and Narcotics Detection Canine Teams available to respond to calls for service?
Twenty-four hours a day upon request
Who is responsible for developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for all canine teams/units within the Department?
Commanding Officer, Canine Unit
What should be done if an on-scene supervisor disagrees with a handler's tactical assessment?
Seek approval from the Commanding Officer, Canine Unit
When should Explosive Detection Canine Teams be made available?
Based on specific approval as defined in department directives
What action should be taken if a person who has abandoned their vehicle is being tracked by a canine team?
No one should be allowed to enter the vehicle until after the tracking has begun.
Who can request a preplanned canine team in nonemergency situations?
A district or unit commanding officer
What must be done when a canine team is tracking a suspect during a building search?
Only the canine handlers should be inside the building during the search.
When requesting a canine team, why is it important for members and other persons to refrain from walking about the crime scene?
To protect the crime scene from contamination and preserve evidence.
In what situations is it acceptable for Department canines to be handled or given commands by someone other than their assigned handler?
Only if the handler is injured or otherwise unable to command the canine.
What is the procedure for a Department canine handler to follow if a person bitten by the canine requires an evidence technician?
Request an animal bite report number from the Alternate Response Section Administrative Desk
If a Department canine accidentally bites a resident of the handler's home and the bite results in broken bones or requires sutures, where should the canine be kenneled for observation?
Canine Training Center (CTC)
What should a Department canine handler do if the on-duty bite incident occurs outside of the City according to the Department directive on Canine Unit procedures?
Notify OEMC
Who ultimately decides whether a Department canine involved in a bite incident can be returned to service?
Commanding Officer, Canine Unit
In what timeframe should a Department-approved veterinarian be contacted after a canine bite incident according to the procedures?
24 hours
In what scenario are Canines authorized to be used in a narcotics-detection or asset-forfeiture capacity without a search warrant?
When a unit initiates a forfeiture action ensuring legal guidelines are followed.
Under what circumstances can Explosive Detection Canine Teams be requested for deployment?
Only with authorization from an exempt member delineated in the directive.
Who should handle or give commands to Department canines during a lawful traffic stop?
The driver detained during the traffic stop.
What must be done if a "suspect package" is located before the arrival of an Explosive Detection Canine Team?
Follow procedures in the Department directive titled "Bomb Incidents."
Who is responsible for ensuring that legal guidelines are followed in asset forfeiture proceedings?
The unit initiating a forfeiture action.
The Commanding Officer, Canine Unit, will be responsible for all __________ teams/units, within the Department.
canine
Canine handlers are responsible for determining whether a situation justifies canine use and the appropriate ________ methods that will be employed.
tactical
Patrol and Narcotics Detection Canine Teams are available to respond to calls for service twenty-four hours a day by request through the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) ________.
dispatcher
Explosive Detection Canine Teams are available based on approval as delineated in Item IV-D of this ________.
directive
Canine handlers are responsible for determining whether a situation justifies canine use and the appropriate ________ methods that will be employed.
tactical
When utilizing canine teams, Department members will adhere to procedures that properly control use of force and channel the canine team's specialized capabilities into legally acceptable crime prevention and crowd-control activities. Deployment may include, but is not limited to: conducting building searches for hidden offenders who have or are alleged to have committed a felony offense. Department canines will only be handled or given commands by their assigned ________.
handler
When a sworn member conducting a preliminary or follow-up investigation determines that the services of a canine team is required, with the exception of explosive material searches, the member will notify the OEMC dispatcher and request that a canine team be ________.
assigned
Since the success of the canine team efforts depends on the canine's ability to identify and track a specific scent, it is imperative that members and other persons refrain from walking about the crime scene or handling objects and/or evidence connected with it. In building searches, every attempt will be made to minimize human traffic inside the building prior to a canine search. The presence of conflicting scent trails may reduce the ability of a canine and hinder a successful ________.
apprehension
Preplanned requests for a canine team in nonemergency situations will be made by a district or unit commanding officer to the Special Functions Division. Request may also be submitted in writing to the Commander, Special Function Division, by completing an Intra-Department Support Service Request form (CPD-21.224). Specific procedures when requesting canine teams ________.
A
Unless specific circumstances dictate otherwise, only the canine handlers and their canine will be allowed inside a building during searches for secreted suspects. When a canine team is requested to track a person who has abandoned an automobile, no one will be allowed to enter the vehicle until after the canine team has arrived and the tracking has ________.
begun
The Commanding Officer, Canine Unit, will make the final determination of placing the canine back into the ______
service
When a person is accidentally bitten by a Department canine at the handler's residence, the bite results in broken bones or requires sutures, and the person is a resident of the handler's home, the handler will kennel the canine at the Canine Training Center (CTC) for a ten-day observation ______
period
The handler will pick up the canine from the CTC at the beginning of their tour of duty and return the canine to the CTC at the end of their tour during the ten-day observation ______
period
The handler will contact the Commanding Officer, Canine Unit, or his or her designee for approval to take the canine to a Department-approved veterinarian within twenty-four hours of the bite ______
incident
The handler will submit a copy of all paperwork received from the Department-approved veterinarian to the Commanding Officer, Canine ______
Unit
Canines may be used to sniff the exterior of a motor vehicle during a lawful traffic stop provided the driver is detained no longer than is necessary to complete the traffic stop or issue a citation. The sniff must be completed before the citation(s) has been given. The driver cannot be detained beyond the reasonable period of time it would take to complete the traffic stop in order for a canine and handler to arrive at the scene. The ______ must be completed before the citation(s) has been given.
sniff
The unit initiating a forfeiture action will be responsible for ensuring that legal guidelines are followed. An asset forfeiture proceeding is a civil action and does not fall under the same guidelines and requirements as criminal proceedings. Department personnel should refer to existing Department directives and bulletins relative to asset forfeiture proceedings. Asset forfeiture '______ line-ups' are to be conducted in a Department or agency facility, NOT at the scene. A member from the requesting unit will be present when performing the ______ lineup and ensure that all appropriate information as to amount, personnel present, etc., are recorded on appropriate reports.
money
Under no circumstances will a canine be used to verify the existence of an explosive substance on an item determined to be a 'suspect package.' Members will follow procedures as delineated in the Department directive titled 'Unattended Packages.' NOTE: If a 'suspect package' is located before the arrival of an explosive detection canine team, the ______ Squad will be notified for removal. The ______ Squad will follow procedures as delineated in the Department directive titled '______ Incidents.' The Canine Unit (Unit 341), City Certified Explosive/Vapor Wake Detection Canine Teams are available to respond to calls citywide. If it is determined that services of an explosive detection canine team is necessary, the requesting member will inform the OEMC dispatcher to request the assignment of an explosive detection canine team.
Bomb
If a City Certified Explosive/Vapor Wake Detection canine is NOT available, the Airport Law Enforcement and Public Transportation TSA-Certified Explosive Detection Canine Teams are available to respond to calls for service off airport or public transportation system property twenty-four hours a day, only with the authorization from an ______ member delineated in Item IV-D-6 of this directive. The member will request the assignment of an explosive detection canine team via the OEMC dispatcher. The OEMC dispatcher will: a.assign a City Certified Explosive/Vapor Wake Detection canine to the requested location; or b.notify CPIC, if a City Certified Explosive/Vapor Wake Detection canine is NOT available to request the assignment of an Airport Law Enforcement or Public Transportation TSA-Certified Explosive Detection canine. CPIC will notify the appropriate ______ rank. The following members are the only individuals who are authorized to approve dispatching of explosive detection canine teams from the Airport Law Enforcement Section or Public Transportation Section to be used outside of the airport or the public transportation system;
exempt
If a City Certified Explosive/Vapor Wake Detection canine is NOT available, the Airport Law Enforcement and Public Transportation TSA-Certified Explosive Detection Canine Teams are available to respond to calls for service off airport or public transportation system property twenty-four hours a day, only with the authorization from an ______ member delineated in Item IV-D-6 of this directive.
exempt
Test your knowledge on the guidelines for the use of police canine teams in different scenarios. Covering policies regarding crowd control, narcotics detection, and civil disturbances.
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