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What is a K-9 Team?
What is a K-9 Team?
- A team of specially trained law enforcement officers
- A team responsible for training K-9 units
- A group of K-9 handlers and their dogs
- A single K-9 handler and a canine (correct)
How are LEOs selected for assignment to the K-9 Unit?
How are LEOs selected for assignment to the K-9 Unit?
- By completing a specific training program
- By volunteering for the position
- Using the Transfer Selection Board process for specialized positions (correct)
- Through an interview process
What attributes of dogs are mentioned in the definition of Canine?
What attributes of dogs are mentioned in the definition of Canine?
- Loyalty and obedience
- Speed, agility, and sense of smell (correct)
- Intelligence and trainability
- Playfulness and energy
What is a K-9 Handler?
What is a K-9 Handler?
What is the purpose of a K-9 Unit?
What is the purpose of a K-9 Unit?
Who can submit a memorandum to request ownership of a retired K-9?
Who can submit a memorandum to request ownership of a retired K-9?
What is required if the city manager approves the request for ownership of the K-9?
What is required if the city manager approves the request for ownership of the K-9?
What must be documented if the K-9 has no further value to the Department due to retirement?
What must be documented if the K-9 has no further value to the Department due to retirement?
Who is responsible for submitting recommendations regarding the disposition of the canine if the K-9 handler does not request permanent ownership?
Who is responsible for submitting recommendations regarding the disposition of the canine if the K-9 handler does not request permanent ownership?
Who needs to support the request for ownership of a retired K-9 before it goes to the city manager for approval?
Who needs to support the request for ownership of a retired K-9 before it goes to the city manager for approval?
What is NOT a required document for finalizing the transfer of ownership of a retired K-9?
What is NOT a required document for finalizing the transfer of ownership of a retired K-9?
What should the K-9 handler do when the equipment becomes nonfunctional due to wear?
What should the K-9 handler do when the equipment becomes nonfunctional due to wear?
Where should the canine be taken in emergency situations where the primary veterinarian is unavailable?
Where should the canine be taken in emergency situations where the primary veterinarian is unavailable?
Under what circumstances can the K-9 handler use a replacement veterinarian?
Under what circumstances can the K-9 handler use a replacement veterinarian?
Where should the canine stay when the K-9 handler goes on vacation?
Where should the canine stay when the K-9 handler goes on vacation?
Who is responsible for cleaning the kennel if the K-9 handler uses the Department kennel?
Who is responsible for cleaning the kennel if the K-9 handler uses the Department kennel?
Who is authorized to operate K-9 vehicles?
Who is authorized to operate K-9 vehicles?
What should the K-9 handler do if a canine bite occurs?
What should the K-9 handler do if a canine bite occurs?
Who makes the final decision regarding retirement of a canine?
Who makes the final decision regarding retirement of a canine?
What should be done if anyone is injured by a canine?
What should be done if anyone is injured by a canine?
Who should handle the dog while it's in the kennel?
Who should handle the dog while it's in the kennel?
What should be done if a canine is injured and unavailable for service?
What should be done if a canine is injured and unavailable for service?
Who should be notified if a canine suffers any injury that renders it unavailable for service?
Who should be notified if a canine suffers any injury that renders it unavailable for service?
What is one of the requirements for a K-9 handler applicant?
What is one of the requirements for a K-9 handler applicant?
What responsibility does the K-9 Unit Supervisor have?
What responsibility does the K-9 Unit Supervisor have?
What is one of the specific areas in which Department K9 teams are trained?
What is one of the specific areas in which Department K9 teams are trained?
How often must efforts be made to conduct training sessions for maintaining canine proficiency?
How often must efforts be made to conduct training sessions for maintaining canine proficiency?
Who approves all requests for narcotics and explosive materials for training?
Who approves all requests for narcotics and explosive materials for training?
What is the minimum commitment period for a K-9 handler in the K-9 Unit?
What is the minimum commitment period for a K-9 handler in the K-9 Unit?
What is required to demonstrate that the applicant has no fear of dogs at the completion of the obstacle course?
What is required to demonstrate that the applicant has no fear of dogs at the completion of the obstacle course?
What is one of the responsibilities of a K-9 handler?
What is one of the responsibilities of a K-9 handler?
Who is responsible for reviewing the K-9 handlers’ usage and training reports, observing K-9 team activities, and reviewing veterinary reports?
Who is responsible for reviewing the K-9 handlers’ usage and training reports, observing K-9 team activities, and reviewing veterinary reports?
Who should complete all training schedules for the K-9 Unit?
Who should complete all training schedules for the K-9 Unit?
Where should narcotics to be used as training aids by the Department K-9 handlers be obtained from?
Where should narcotics to be used as training aids by the Department K-9 handlers be obtained from?
Who has to ensure that his/her assigned equipment is maintained in a clean and functional condition?
Who has to ensure that his/her assigned equipment is maintained in a clean and functional condition?
What is the responsibility of the evidence custodian regarding the transaction of narcotics for K-9 Unit?
What is the responsibility of the evidence custodian regarding the transaction of narcotics for K-9 Unit?
What is the procedure for obtaining narcotics from the Palm Beach County Crime Lab or the DEA?
What is the procedure for obtaining narcotics from the Palm Beach County Crime Lab or the DEA?
How are narcotic and explosive training aids stored?
How are narcotic and explosive training aids stored?
Who is authorized to possess any narcotic or explosive training aid?
Who is authorized to possess any narcotic or explosive training aid?
What is the responsibility of the K-9 Unit supervisor regarding the safe(s) of each handler?
What is the responsibility of the K-9 Unit supervisor regarding the safe(s) of each handler?
What should be done in the event a narcotic or explosive training aid is lost or cannot be accounted for?
What should be done in the event a narcotic or explosive training aid is lost or cannot be accounted for?
What is the process for returning narcotic training aids when they are no longer needed?
What is the process for returning narcotic training aids when they are no longer needed?
Who provides veterinary bills, dog food, and flea and tick pest extermination for K-9 handlers' residences?
Who provides veterinary bills, dog food, and flea and tick pest extermination for K-9 handlers' residences?
What specialized equipment is issued to each K-9 handler?
What specialized equipment is issued to each K-9 handler?
Who will be notified immediately of any discrepancy in the kind or weight of any narcotic listed as received by the K-9 handler?
Who will be notified immediately of any discrepancy in the kind or weight of any narcotic listed as received by the K-9 handler?
What happens if any explosive training aid is damaged or rendered unfit for use?
What happens if any explosive training aid is damaged or rendered unfit for use?
What is required when new narcotic training aids are issued as needed?
What is required when new narcotic training aids are issued as needed?
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