Dogs in Law Enforcement
“Law Enforcement Officers maintain law and order by protecting life and property, and preserving the peace” (Law 1). One of the tools some officers use is a dog that assists them in their duties. One of the reasons K9 units are increasing according to Detective Steve Echevarria is because, “the nose knows.”
While Beamer is trained to detect drugs, other dogs are trained to detect bombs, bodies, or other chemicals. Dogs are also trained to control suspects or prisoners and are known as attack dogs. Some dogs are cross-trained to both detect odors and attack. Beamer searches homes, cars, offices, yards, and even schools; she searches the air for odors.
The courts have determined that a dog sniffing the air around a
“Law Enforcement Officers maintain law and order by protecting life and property, and preserving the peace” (Law 1). One of the tools some officers use is a dog that assists them in their duties. One of the reasons K9 units are increasing according to Detective Steve Echevarria is because, “the nose knows.”
While Beamer is trained to detect drugs, other dogs are trained to detect bombs, bodies, or other chemicals. Dogs are also trained to control suspects or prisoners and are known as attack dogs. Some dogs are cross-trained to both detect odors and attack. Beamer searches homes, cars, offices, yards, and even schools; she searches the air for odors.
The courts have determined that a dog sniffing the air around a