Floyd County K-9 Policy Test

2.

The K9 is certified to search for the following narcotics:

Hxicondune
Cannabis, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Heroine
Yuminuna, Luitha, Salt
Polituina, Wheniant, Xanax

Correct Answer

A. Cannabis, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Heroine

Explanation

The K9 is certified to search for Cannabis, Methamphetamine, Cocaine, and Heroine.

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3.

A corrections officer should avoid the following actions around the Canine...

JUMPING AROUND AND YELLING
PETTING THE CANINE
FEEDING THE CANINE
MAKING AGGRESSIVE ACTIONS TOWARDS THE HANDLER
ALL THE ABOVE

Correct Answer

A. ALL THE ABOVE

Explanation

a) No members of the Department will touch, handle or pet the police canine unless given permission by the handler.
b) Personnel shall not tease, agitate, or harass the police canine.
c) Members of the Department shall refrain from horseplay with other personnel or the handler when the police canine is present. Do not make aggressive gestures towards the handler.

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4.

If I have allergies to dogs, I should:

NOTIFY THE SHIFT COMMANDER OR NURSE
THE ANSWER IS A

Correct Answer

A. NOTIFY THE SHIFT COMMANDER OR NURSE

Explanation

If an officer is allergic to dogs, the officer should report that allergy to the shift commander or nurse if they feel comfortable for their own protection.

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5.

If a canine is actively working (tracking) in your area you should...?

ENCOURAGE THE K9 TO FIND THE CONTRABAND
STAND STILL OUT OF SIGHT AND REMAIN QUIET
ATTEMPT TO HELP THE K9 SEARCH
TALK ON YOUR CELLPHONE AT A HIGH VOLUME

Correct Answer

A. STAND STILL OUT OF SIGHT AND REMAIN QUIET

Explanation

If a working canine (for example, an actively tracking, scenting, or apprehending canine) approaches an employee, the employee should stand still and remain quiet.

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6.

If an inmate is attempting to call, injure, or harm the canine:

PROTECT THE HANDLER AND K9
INFORM THE INMATE THAT HE/SHE NEEDS TO STOP
FOLLOW USE OF FORCE POLICIES
ALLOW THE HANDLER TO DEAL WITH THE INMATE
ALL OF THE ABOVE

Correct Answer

A. ALL OF THE ABOVE

Explanation

The correct answer is "ALL OF THE ABOVE". If an inmate is attempting to call, injure, or harm the canine, the appropriate response would be to protect the handler and the K9, inform the inmate to stop, follow use of force policies, and allow the handler to deal with the inmate. These actions ensure the safety and well-being of both the handler and the K9 in a potentially dangerous situation.

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7.

The canine team reports to the following for their chain of command?

JAIL ADMINISTRATION AND SHERIFF
CPL. JOHNSON
JESSE BEWELY
THE K9 SCHOOL

Correct Answer

A. JAIL ADMINISTRATION AND SHERIFF

Explanation

The canine unit will be assigned to their handler. The handler and the canine as a team will be assigned to the shift commander, and the canine’s duties, procedures, and use will be assigned to the CERT commander, Jail Administration, and the Sheriff or his designee.

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8.

By definition the Canine is a passive tracking dog, we should NOT use the dog as a threat for use of force unless use of lethal force is needed.

TRUE
FALSE

Correct Answer

A. TRUE

Explanation

d) The canine unit shall not be used for the following situations:
1. As an aggressor, I.E. for use in jail disturbances, riots, or fights.
2. To search for other animals.
3. To control a crowd, with the exception of situations where it is immediately imperative to prevent death or serious bodily harm to individuals.
4. To accomplish any application where a strong potential exists for discrediting the Floyd County Corrections Division and the canine unit.
5. To be entered in any show or trial without the Sheriff's prior approval.
6. Be assigned a call that leaves the Canine unsupervised for an extended time or causes the team to be unavailable for call.

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9.

_{If
any canine handler becomes incapacitated or injured and is unable to handle
his/her dog, officers at the scene should:}

CALL THE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
ATTEMPT TO HAVE THE HANDLER CALL THE CANINE
RUN AWAY REAL FAST
ATTEMPT TO GET THE HANDLER OUT

Correct Answer

A. ATTEMPT TO HAVE THE HANDLER CALL THE CANINE

Explanation

If any canine handler becomes incapacitated or injured and is unable to handle his/her dog, officers at the scene should:
a) If possible, have the handler call his/her dog. Once the dog is under his/her personal control, the crisis should subside.
b) Attempt to call the dog to the squad, the canine vehicle if possible, using the phrase the handler would use to load his/her dog.
c) Attempt to get another handler.
d) Consider bringing the spouse or member of the handler's family to the scene.
e) If necessary, tranquilize the canine.
f) Destroy the canine as a last resort.

DO NOT TRY TO REMOVE THE HANDLER. THE DOG MAY PROTECT THE HANDLER AT ALL TIMES AND CAUSE YOU INJURY.

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10.

The K9 will be muzzled at what times?

ONCE A DAY
WHEN INMATES ARE PRESENT
EVERY OTHER HOUR
ALL TIMES

Correct Answer

A. ALL TIMES

Explanation

The canine handler involved with the deployment of the canine, are governed by the following:
a) The handler must muzzle the canine when an officer, inmate, or third party is present in the deployment, unless the handler or canine is in extreme danger of being injured or killed.
b) The handler must have the canine on a leash at all times when an officer, inmate or third party is present.
c) The handler may remove a muzzle or leash if it interferes with the canines search, but all inmates and officers must be removed from the area, and the handler must remain with the canine at all times.

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Floyd County K-9 Policy Test

If an inmate or officer is injured by the canine, the first thing I need to do is?

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The K9 is certified to search for the following narcotics:

A corrections officer should avoid the following actions around the Canine...

If I have allergies to dogs, I should:

If a canine is actively working (tracking) in your area you should...?

If an inmate is attempting to call, injure, or harm the canine:

The canine team reports to the following for their chain of command?

By definition the Canine is a passive tracking dog, we should NOT use the dog as a threat for use of force unless use of lethal force is needed.

_{If
any canine handler becomes incapacitated or injured and is unable to handle
his/her dog, officers at the scene should:}

The K9 will be muzzled at what times?