Police dog

K9 units could be an effective and efficient tool given the proper training and funding. Dogs have been used for a very long time in a variety of roles, law enforcement being one of the main areas dogs are utilize in. Training practices vary depending on departments and jurisdiction. We need to understand and study the effectiveness of units given their training and positions. This is because K9 units can be time consuming and costly, so we need to know where to best place our officers and…

next day, there was a lot to clean up. There was workers, helpers, adults, police officers, firemen, police dogs, rescue dogs, and a few other different kinds of dogs. At around 1:00, my older sister, Tanika, who was 22, and I went downtown to where the Twin Towers once stood, now there was just piles of concrete, steel, and debris. A lot more things that you would/ wouldn't have…

2. How are dogs used in searches? What is the protocol the police following to bring a dog on the scene of a traffic stop or other situation? Why are dogs called in? How are they trained and how do they respond? A drug sniffing dog is a tool that police officers have at their disposal when stopping and searching cars. They are well trained, obedient dogs that detect certain narcotics. It is not uncommon for a cop to stop a vehicle for a routine traffic stop and then ask for permission to…

Cara Insco Mr. Watkins English 4 3 March 3, 2017 Service Dogs Service dogs are very beneficial to our society and help a lot of people enjoy their life just like anyone else would. Service dogs are not like any other dogs, they have to go through special training that can take up to two years. Service dogs must be able to act professionally in public so they will not be taken out of public places. Service dogs are not pets therefore, they are allowed to go into businesses that have a no pets…

burden to them that the dog can no longer work and ends up getting released. Typically, a K9s career will last no longer than 6-8 years. There will be some dogs that are active duty for longer but its rare. With age the dogs will lose some of the traits needed for a successful canine officer career, indicating that it is time for the dog to retire. Most of the time, the dog lives with its handler while off duty and becomes a member of the family, this is a great way for the dog and handler to…

Pit bulls are, by far, the most feared dog. A “pit bull” isn 't an actual breed, the term originates from the American Pit Bull Terrier but also includes the American Staffordshire Terrier, the English Staffordshire Terrier, and any dogs that are mixes of these breeds. These dogs are stereotyped to the point that there have been laws instated that have banned the dogs in some cities. For decades the media has been using the pit bull hysteria for their own profit. This is an issue because so many…

training and general living expenses for the dog, including food and vet care. If there isn’t a spare vehicle that can be converted to accommodate the needs of a K-9 unit, a special one must be purchased. Proper equipment is essential as well. The canine is an investment and must be carefully thought out. It’s not just the material essentials that are expensive; being accountable for a dog could cost a significant amount of money. Having a police dog implements a huge risk of injury which would…

bunch of dogs that have been taught good tricks that are silly. However, the dogs that make up the K-9 unit have a lot of rich history that has changed the lives of many communities. These dogs have saved people’s lives in combat and in searching for some of the worst criminals that the world have known. The K-9’s are also thought to be man’s best friend because they truly are the reason for why people feel so safe within a large community. These dogs also happen to be the reason why the police…

and trustworthy dogs a girl could dream of. These puppies are my best friends and I hope everyone would feel safe being around them. But I haven’t told you the “scary” part yet these dogs are Pitbulls yes the “scary” breed of dogs that most people hate. Here's a little background information of what a Pitbull actually is not one specific breed even though that’s what many think it is actually a group of breeds such as the American Pit Bull Terrier and other similar looking dogs. Pitbulls are…

Unit Dog K-9 dog training is a long process that not only takes up the early lives of puppies but most of their adult lives. It is important for officers to train dogs because K-9 unit dogs’ help officers look for evidence where officers cannot go, save lives, and fight crimes. There are two main types of K-9 unit dogs that are trained to be either search and rescue dogs which are cadaver dogs, trailing dogs, and water search dogs or forensic evidence dogs which include drug sniffing dogs, bomb…