Policy Text
Kern County Sheriff’s Office
Policies and Procedures
TITLE:
SHERIFF’S CANINE HANDLER SELECTION
NO: Q-900
APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner
REFERENCE:
EFFECTIVE:
March 1, 2021
REVIEWED:
REVISED:
UPDATED:
Q-900
POLICY
Selection of canine handlers will be accomplished from a list of deputy sheriff volunteers, after
having shown the skills, abilities and qualifications for such a position. Canine Handler selection
will be in accordance with the Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures Manual and K.L.E.A.
M.O.U.
DIRECTIVE 1. CANINE HANDLER QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants for the position of Canine Handler must:
• Have a minimum of two (2) years experience in field patrol immediately prior to
application
• Have a residence where a large dog can be housed and a yard with at least a five (5)
foot fence.
1. In the event of a rental or lease, be able to provide written authorization from
the property owner to kennel the canine at the residence
• Po