Floyd County K-9 Policy Test

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.

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.

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.

In every situation where an Floyd County Corrections K9 injures another person, the following procedure will be followed:
a) The shift supervisor will be immediately notified.
b) All necessary use of force reports required by the department will be filed.
c) The injured party shall be interviewed regarding the crime and the dog's activities.
d) Ask the injured party for a release of medical records.
e) Record all details of medical care.
f) When the location of a bite is in a sensitive area, an officer of the same gender as the victim shall act as witness and photographer.
g) Turn in required reports within 24 hours of the incident.
h) Medical Treatment.
1. If an injured party is uncooperative, the canine officer should request another officer to be present to verify the injured party's response. This would include refusals to allow the effected bite area to be observed.
2. If an injured juvenile refuses to allow you to see the alleged bite area, that person should be escorted to a hospital, as soon as possible, for doctor’s examination. If a parent intercedes and refuses such examination, a second officer should be available to witness the refusal.
3. In all cases of visible injury in an alleged bite area, have the juvenile taken to a medical facility when practical and possible. This information shall be included in a complete report.
i) The same requirements shall prevail even if the bite is accidental and occurs while on or off duty.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.