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Procedure 3090Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Procedures Manual Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/09/23, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentCANINE PROCEDURES - 1CANINE PROCEDURES 3090.1 PURPOSE It is the purpose of this procedure to provide guidelines for the management of the Santa Ana Police Canine Unit and the use of police service dogs in field operations. 3090.2 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES 1.To promote service and safety in the community by providing general and specialized law enforcement patrol through the efficient use of police service dog teams. 2.To reduce the resources and time spent in thoroughly searching a building, structure or area. 3.To minimize injury to police officers, citizens, and suspects resulting from criminal activity. 4.To increase the number of suspects apprehended while in the process of committing criminal acts. 5.To increase the time available for the patrol force to dedicate to calls for service and proactive patrol. 3090.3 CHAIN OF COMMAND 1.The Canine Unit has been organizationally placed in the Field Operations Bureau. 2.Direct supervision of the Canine Unit will be the responsibility of the Canine Sergeant. Overall administrative responsibility shall be that of the Canine Commander. 3.Functional control of on duty canine teams is that of the on duty Watch Commander and/or the Field Sergeant. 3090.4 USE OF CANINES 1.A supervisor sufficiently apprised of the situation shall approve the deployment of a Canine Team to a particular activity unless exigent circumstances exist making it impractical to seek prior approval. 2.A minimum of three officers shall be used to assist the canine officer with search team operations unless circumstances are such that this is impractical or unsafe. 3.When feasible, canine officers should ensure that all officers on scene are aware whenever the canine is off-leash. 4.Canine officers shall carry with them a conventional flashlight while on duty on all shifts. 5.Unless under the immediate control of the handler, police service dogs shall be kept within the rear portion of the police unit or in the department kennels while on duty. Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Procedures Manual CANINE PROCEDURES Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/09/23, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentCANINE PROCEDURES - 23090.5 USE OF CANINE AT SWAT INCIDENTS When used in support of SWAT, the handler and the police service dog are under the operational control of the SWAT Commander. 1.Canine teams that have completed the 80 hour SWAT school and have been approved by the Canine Sergeant should be utilized with SWAT entry teams when practicable. 2.The SWAT Supervisor has the discretion to determine if the standard canine announcement procedure is appropriate for the tactical situation. 3090.6 REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE 3090.6.1 DEPARTMENTAL Canine Handlers shall monitor their police radios at all times while on duty or operating their assigned police vehicle. They should respond to any situation where a police service dog may be required. In instances where there is no SAPD canine on duty, the scene supervisor shall contact the Watch Commander who shall contact the canine supervisor before requesting a canine from an outside agency. 3090.6.2 OUTSIDE AGENCIES If the Watch Commander approves an outside agency's request for canine assistance, an available canine team shall be dispatched to the requested location. Absent extenuating circumstances, aSergeant shall be dispatched to the location with the canine unit. 3090.7 REPORTING PROCEDURES 1.Canine Handlers will complete all reports and computer entries prior to the end of their watch unless otherwise authorized by the Sergeant or Watch Commander. 2.Canine Handlers will document every use of their canines in their computerized incident or training logs. 3.Canine administrative reports shall be completed by a qualified canine supervisor whenever possible or appropriate to the circumstances. 3090.8 SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR CANINE TRAINING The following safety precautions shall be taken at all canine training. It is the responsibility of the Canine Handlers to supply the needed equipment to the agitator, therefore, safety equipment must be carried in the police unit of the Officer(s) conducting the training. 1.Hand protection should be used to prevent the dog's mouth from entering the sleeve opening and biting fingers or hands. 2.A helmet must be worn whenever the agitator is reclining on the ground, in a vehicle or other cramped quarters where the dog might access the agitator's head. 3.No live weapons or ammunition are to be present during any training scenarios. Training aids such as simulated handguns may be used if necessary. 4.Prior to utilizing an E-Collar, canine handlers must be properly trained in their use. Santa Ana Police Department Santa Ana PD Procedures Manual CANINE PROCEDURES Copyright Lexipol, LLC 2020/09/23, All Rights Reserved. Published with permission by Santa Ana Police DepartmentCANINE PROCEDURES - 33090.9 CANINE TRAINING CENTER 1.Officers will ensure the training area is secure (gates closed, non-involved individuals out of the enclosure) before beginning any activity. 2.All equipment shall be inspected prior to its use to ensure it is in proper working order. The Canine Sergeant shall be notified of any damaged equipment as soon as practical. 3.Officers shall ensure that all equipment is secured and the appropriate gates locked before leaving the facility. 4.All non-Santa Ana Police personnel shall be required to have a signed waiver on file prior to using the facility unless under the direct