Policy Text
Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Policies and Procedures
TITLE:
EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL/PRECURSOR
DETECTION DOG DEPLOYMENT
NO: Q-700
APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner
REFERENCE:
EFFECTIVE:
March 1, 2021
REVIEWED:
REVISED:
UPDATED:
Q-700
POLICY
Because of the high risk of danger to the public and deputies when a bomb or other explosive
device is suspected, the use of a canine team trained in Explosive Ordinance Detection (EOD)
may be considered. The primary task of the canine team is to conduct searches for explosive
materials/devices in designated areas and to assist the Kern County Sheriff’s Office Bomb
Squad.
DIRECTIVE 1. DEPLOYMENTS
The decision to use the EOD dog rests solely with the canine handler. The handler is responsible
for the deployment of the dog during the course of the search. In the event a device is located
during a search, the handler will summon and be accompanied by, a certified bomb technician.