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K-9 dogs help police officers by chasing down and catching fleeing suspects. Also they are used to see and smell things that the officers cant see or smell. They also help police by sniffing the ground for a suspect that tried to run and hide.
One great thing is they can pursue easily when officers cannot. In dust and other conditions that limit visibility the dog has the advantage in the chase.
Another great thing is, if a suspect is in a building or a hard to get to area, cops can send the dog while they patrol the outside and if the dog finds someone then the cops know how and where to risk going in from in the hard to reach area/building
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Why do K9 police officers wear different pants then other police officers?
they usually wear BDUs or tactical gear, those pants offer more storage for gear
Do you have to be a normal police officer before you can be a police dog handler?
K9 officers are generally POST-certified police officers. You may want to check within your own state though, as the specifics may vary. Now, to be a police K9 trainer, it is usually not a requirement to be a police officer.
Do k9 work with police in the office?
k9 skill
What are the differences between K9 units and police officers?
K9 units team a specially trained dog with a specially trained officer. K9 units work in many different tasks. Suspect tracking, victim location, drug and/or explosive detection are some of the duties.
What are some positives about police officers?
Take crime of the streets go places u have never been befor and if u are in the k9 division u get a dog
Why do police officers work with k9's?
Officers work with k9's because they provide the Officer with a more effective method of fighting crime. Such examples of this would include the dogs using there noses for searching cars or buildings for illegal drugs that Officers can't see or smell. Dogs are also good for chasing down and taking down a suspect that may not comply with Officers and at the same time making the job a little more safe for the Officer. Most suspects who see a huge K9 that is barking at them with huge teeth will give up without a fight. K9's are also very good for tracking a subject after the subject has left the scene. They use the scent of the suspect and follow their scent on the ground and track where they may have gone for hiding. K9's have been used for many years and most if not all police agencies use K9's for helping them out for fighting crime. K9's will be used for many years to come.
How much a cop makes a month?
K9 officers are conventional police, whose pay is typically based on seniority under civil service rules and union contracts.
do police dogs live with their trainers?
Generally, yes, they do live with their officers because they are usually raised by the officer. Although, I'm sure there are situations where the K9 may be residing elsewhere.
How does police officers help the community?
they help by arresting criminals and stop robberies
Do k9 unit officers chose or get assigned their dog?
they normally get assign
What benefits and protections are officers afforded from police unions?
The benefits of police unions are the support it provides officers and their families. If officers are injured or killed these unions help support the families with things they may need.
What unit is responsible for training police dogs?
The k9 unit
