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Which one of the following statements is true regarding a K-9 bite or contact during an active search/tactical deployment?
Which one of the following statements is true regarding a K-9 bite or contact during an active search/tactical deployment?
- It is only considered a reportable use of force if accidental.
- It is only considered a reportable use of force if intentional.
- It is never considered a reportable use of force.
- It is always considered a reportable use of force. (correct)
What action is required in instances where a K-9 bite or contact is inadvertent or accidental and does not occur during an active search/tactical deployment?
What action is required in instances where a K-9 bite or contact is inadvertent or accidental and does not occur during an active search/tactical deployment?
- An incident investigation must be conducted. (correct)
- An Intradepartmental Correspondence must be filed.
- The K-9 supervisor must be informed.
- No action is required.
What document should be used to document the cause and appropriate action in cases of inadvertent or accidental K-9 bite or contact?
What document should be used to document the cause and appropriate action in cases of inadvertent or accidental K-9 bite or contact?
- Use of Force Report
- K-9 Bite Report
- Incident Report
- Intradepartmental Correspondence (correct)
Who is responsible for reviewing and filing the documentation related to a K-9 bite or contact incident?
Who is responsible for reviewing and filing the documentation related to a K-9 bite or contact incident?
Under what circumstances are officers authorized to use a firearm to stop an animal?
Under what circumstances are officers authorized to use a firearm to stop an animal?
In what situation can officers shoot an animal suspected of being rabid in the head?
In what situation can officers shoot an animal suspected of being rabid in the head?
What other methods should be considered before using a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
What other methods should be considered before using a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow after being involved in an animal shooting?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow after being involved in an animal shooting?
When should officers use a firearm to stop an animal listed under the California Food and Agriculture Code and the California Fish and Game Code?
When should officers use a firearm to stop an animal listed under the California Food and Agriculture Code and the California Fish and Game Code?
What is the purpose of using a firearm to stop a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?
What is the purpose of using a firearm to stop a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?
What should officers do after securing and holstering their weapon following an animal shooting?
What should officers do after securing and holstering their weapon following an animal shooting?
When should officers use a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
When should officers use a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
What should officers do if an animal shooting incident involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
What should officers do if an animal shooting incident involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
According to the Department Manual, what should officers do if the owner of an injured animal cannot be located or refuses to obtain veterinary treatment?
According to the Department Manual, what should officers do if the owner of an injured animal cannot be located or refuses to obtain veterinary treatment?
Who is responsible for ensuring the employee's weapon is safely secured and holstered at the scene of an on-duty animal shooting incident?
Who is responsible for ensuring the employee's weapon is safely secured and holstered at the scene of an on-duty animal shooting incident?
What should supervisors do if officers transport animals to an approved emergency veterinary facility following a Categorical Use of Force?
What should supervisors do if officers transport animals to an approved emergency veterinary facility following a Categorical Use of Force?
What is the responsibility of the Watch Commander or Officer in Charge (OIC) in the event of an animal shooting?
What is the responsibility of the Watch Commander or Officer in Charge (OIC) in the event of an animal shooting?
How should the Department reimburse LAAS or the approved emergency veterinary facility for medical costs related to officer-involved animal shootings?
How should the Department reimburse LAAS or the approved emergency veterinary facility for medical costs related to officer-involved animal shootings?
What should officers do if an animal shooting occurs outside the City?
What should officers do if an animal shooting occurs outside the City?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond or there is an extended delay for their response in an animal shooting incident?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond or there is an extended delay for their response in an animal shooting incident?
What information should officers provide to the attending staff at the approved emergency veterinary facility when transporting an injured animal?
What information should officers provide to the attending staff at the approved emergency veterinary facility when transporting an injured animal?
What should officers do if a watch commander or supervisor is unavailable in an animal shooting incident?
What should officers do if a watch commander or supervisor is unavailable in an animal shooting incident?
What should officers do if an animal has sustained an injury in an animal shooting and the owner wants to transport the animal to a veterinarian?
What should officers do if an animal has sustained an injury in an animal shooting and the owner wants to transport the animal to a veterinarian?
According to the Department Manual, when are officers authorized to use a firearm to stop a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?
According to the Department Manual, when are officers authorized to use a firearm to stop a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?
What should officers do if an animal shooting incident involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
What should officers do if an animal shooting incident involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
What should officers do after securing and holstering their weapon following an animal shooting?
What should officers do after securing and holstering their weapon following an animal shooting?
What is the purpose of using a firearm to stop a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?
What is the purpose of using a firearm to stop a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?
Under what circumstances can officers shoot an animal suspected of being rabid in the head?
Under what circumstances can officers shoot an animal suspected of being rabid in the head?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow after being involved in an animal shooting?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow after being involved in an animal shooting?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond or there is an extended delay for their response in an animal shooting incident?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond or there is an extended delay for their response in an animal shooting incident?
What should officers do if an animal has sustained an injury in an animal shooting and the owner wants to transport the animal to a veterinarian?
What should officers do if an animal has sustained an injury in an animal shooting and the owner wants to transport the animal to a veterinarian?
Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
What other methods should be considered before using a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
What other methods should be considered before using a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
According to the Department Manual, what should officers do if an animal has sustained an injury in an animal shooting and the owner wants to transport the animal to a veterinarian?
According to the Department Manual, what should officers do if an animal has sustained an injury in an animal shooting and the owner wants to transport the animal to a veterinarian?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond or there is an extended delay for their response in an animal shooting incident?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond or there is an extended delay for their response in an animal shooting incident?
What is the responsibility of the Watch Commander or Officer in Charge (OIC) in the event of an animal shooting?
What is the responsibility of the Watch Commander or Officer in Charge (OIC) in the event of an animal shooting?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow after being involved in an animal shooting?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow after being involved in an animal shooting?
Who is responsible for ensuring the employee's weapon is safely secured and holstered at the scene of an on-duty animal shooting incident?
Who is responsible for ensuring the employee's weapon is safely secured and holstered at the scene of an on-duty animal shooting incident?
What should supervisors do if officers transport animals to an approved emergency veterinary facility following a Categorical Use of Force?
What should supervisors do if officers transport animals to an approved emergency veterinary facility following a Categorical Use of Force?
What should officers do if an animal shooting incident involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
What should officers do if an animal shooting incident involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting involving an on-duty or off-duty officer occurs?
What should officers do if an animal shooting occurs outside the City?
What should officers do if an animal shooting occurs outside the City?
How should the Department reimburse LAAS or the approved emergency veterinary facility for medical costs related to officer-involved animal shootings?
How should the Department reimburse LAAS or the approved emergency veterinary facility for medical costs related to officer-involved animal shootings?
