Q-1400 Sheriff_s Canine Injury Procedure.pdf

Kern County Sheriff’s Office Policies and Procedures TITLE: SHERIFF’S CANINE INJURY PROCEDURE NO: Q-1400 APPROVED: Donny Youngblood, Sheriff-Coroner REFERENCE: EFFECTIVE: REVIEWED: REVISED: UPDATED: March 1, 2021 POLICY Infrequently, police dogs may become injured either on or off duty. Medical treatment of the Sheriff’s canines should be considered a priority. The assigned canine handler will be responsible for ensuring the injured canine receives qualified medical treatment. Currently, we have a contract for such medical treatment with a local veterinarian. In the event this contract is made with a different veterinarian, this procedure will be modified to reflect the change. DIRECTIVE 1. INJURY NOTIFICATIONS Any time a Sheriff’s canine receives injuries which require immediate medical treatment, either on duty or off duty, the assigned canine handler shall make notification to the Communications Center, advising the nature and extent of injuries, and estimated time of arrival to the medical treatment facility.