K-9 Unit
K-9 Unit Standard Operating Procedures
I. DEPLOYMENT CRITERIA
K-9 Platoon
K9 Platoon assets may deploy as a crime suppression (Patrol) element when a minimum of 3 active patrol units are on duty. While in this capacity, K9 units should provide a visual deterrent in high crime areas or areas known to be occupied by organized crime groups. Handlers with canines from the Metropolitan Division’s Gun Cadre may conduct footbeats around these areas to locate discarded firearms.
K-9 may also be deployed to any incident which requires the presence of Tactical Response Teams (TRT) or Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), if the deployment of K-9 officers would support other responding units in resolving the situation. K-9 must be specifically requested in any other pagers before they can deploy, this included barricaded suspects.
Bomb Detection K-9 Section
A handler may choose to deploy as a bomb detection asset, if they are a member of the BDK9 section, marked as deployable, there 3 patrol units on duty & if one of the following criteria are met:
The presence of a bomb detection unit is required for a scene & they have been requested by on-scene units via the CTSOB pager.
Bomb detection units may deploy at Los Santos International Airport to patrol around the entire area of the airport.
Bomb detection units may deploy to any city property secured by the Security Services Division to patrol around the entire area. Note: This includes city buildings, facilities, parks, shops, yards and warehouses, the Galileo Observatory, water treatment facilities, their employees and visitors.
Bomb detection units may deploy at any Los Santos Transit station to patrol in the station and close vicinity of the station.
Gang & Narcotics Division K-9 Unit
A handler may choose to deploy as a GND K-9 asset, if they are a member of the GND K-9 unit, marked as deployable, there 3 patrol units on duty & if one of the following criteria are met:
The presence of a GND K-9 unit is required for a scene & they have been requested by on-scene units via the CTSOB pager.
GND K-9 units may deploy to any area in the City of Los Santos known to be occupied by gangs recognized by the LSPD.
GND K-9 may also deploy to any warrant executed by officers/detectives from the Gang & Narcotics Division.
II. PLANNED DEPLOYMENTS AND AIDING OTHER DIVISIONS
In the circumstance of another division or even a separate faction requiring assistance from law enforcement K-9 Units for a special event or similar, these guidelines shall be followed:
If a situation such as a warrant or special events require law enforcement K-9 units to assist with the situation, the K-9 Unit OIC shall be contacted by the individual requesting assistance and all necessary details shall be given, these are, but are not limited to:
Type of deployment
Resources required
Location of deployment
Goals of the deployment
The person requesting assistance shall brief the K-9 Unit OIC in a voice chat about the situation. This is to ensure an organized and clean cooperation between the different factions and divisions. The briefing shall be conducted at least a day or two prior to the event.
III. CANINE USE OF FORCE
The police canine should be considered as non-lethal. The primary purpose of the canine is utilization of the canine's sense of smell. When necessary, the police canine can also be used for apprehension and handler protection.
The police canine may be used to apprehend a suspect if the handler reasonably believes the following conditions exist:
The suspect is wanted for any felony; and/or,
The suspect is wanted for a violent misdemeanor, and has attempted to cause bodily injury to others.
The suspect is physically resisting arrest and the use of the canine is reasonable.
The suspect(s) are concealed in an area, where entry by any other than the canine would pose too much of a threat to the safety of the officers and the public.
The suspect does not currently have a weapon in their possession, which they may quickly access to injure the canine.
Unless there is a tactical disadvantage created by doing so, a clearly audible warning to announce that a police canine will be released if the person does not surrender, shall be made before releasing the canine.
K-9 handlers and the canines themselves, are trained to follow a ‘Bite & Release’ policy. This consists of the canine biting a suspect ONCE & immediately relieving its grip before returning to the handler. This minimizes unnecessary injuries to the suspect & reduces the risk of the canine being assaulted during the bite. Handlers should follow this policy by first ordering their dog to bite with "Packen" (Pa-ken), then once the dog has bitten the suspect the handler should order the dog to return with "Platz" (Plahts).
IV. PURSUITS
If a K-9 handler is involved in a pursuit, they shall refrain from taking up primary and secondary. The handler shall preferably trail the pursuit. The handler shall under no circumstances, perform a pit on a suspect vehicle.
V. SEARCHES FOR SUSPECTS
To conduct a search, the deployment criteria listed in 305.02 Counter-Terrorism and Special Operations Bureau must be met. If a search is to be conducted a pager must be created in #leo-ctsob-pager, a search should ideally consist of 3-4 handlers and 1 canine.
The canine may be used in an on-leash or off-leash capacity during a search.
VI. NARCOTICS SEARCHES
Area Searches
Narcotics canines, from GND K-9, may be used to search any publicly accessible area which is known to be frequented by narcotics users and/or distributors, with the aim of recovering lost/hidden drugs or drug paraphernalia.
Vehicle Searches
GND K-9 may be used to sniff the exterior of any vehicle when they are in a public space, so long as it does not unnecessarily obstruct the owner of the vehicle from operating it.
GND K-9 can only be requested to attend a traffic stop, with the aim to sniff the exterior of a car, if one of the following criteria are met:
The request of GND K-9 would not prolong the detention "beyond the time reasonably required to complete" the stop's "mission"; or
The suspect stopped is detained on reasonable suspicion of a narcotics crime.
Person Searches
GND K-9 may be used to sniff the exterior of a person, their luggage or their property when they are in a public space, so long as it does not unnecessarily obstruct the person who is being sniffed.
If a suspect is detained, GND canines may only be used to sniff the exterior of the individual if the one of the following criteria are met:
The request of GND K-9 would not prolong the detention "beyond the time reasonably required to complete" the stop's "mission"; or
The suspect stopped is detained on reasonable suspicion of a narcotics crime.
VII. BOMB DETECTION SEARCHES
Area Searches
Bomb canines, from BDK9, may be used to search any publicly accessible area, as outlined in I. DEPLOYMENT CRITERIA, Bomb Detection K-9 Section, with the aim of detecting any explosive devices or materials around the target area.
Vehicle Searches
BDK9 may be used to sniff the exterior of any vehicle when they are in a public space, so long as it does not unnecessarily obstruct the owner of the vehicle from operating it.
BDK9 can only be requested to attend a traffic stop, with the aim to sniff the exterior of a car, if one of the following criteria are met:
The request of BDK9 would not prolong the detention "beyond the time reasonably required to complete" the stop's "mission"; or
The suspect stopped is detained on reasonable suspicion of possessing an explosive device or material.
Person Searches
BDK9 may be used to sniff the exterior of a person, their luggage or their property when they are in a public space, so long as it does not unnecessarily obstruct the person who is being sniffed.
If a suspect is detained, BD canines may only be used to sniff the exterior of the individual if the one of the following criteria are met:
The request of BDK9 would not prolong the detention "beyond the time reasonably required to complete" the stop's "mission"; or
The suspect stopped is detained on reasonable suspicion of possessing an explosive device or material.
VIII. TRANSPORTATION OF ARRESTED PERSONS
It is discouraged to transport an arrested person in a canine unit. However, transport is possible if there is no other unit reasonably available and the person is not violent. If this is the case, the person shall be seat belted in the front passenger seat with his hands cuffed behind his back. The canine shall be restrained in the canine portion of the vehicle.
IX. CALLSIGNS
K-9 callsigns, across all platoons, sections & units, are given to officers based on their tenure within the relevant platoon, section & unit - With the lowest callsign being the most tenured officer & the highest being the newest officer. These callsigns may change based on removals from the relevant platoons, sections & units.
X. CHAIN OF COMMAND
Ranks within K-9 Platoon
Officer-In-Charge: Lieutenant II
Assistant Officer-In-Charge: Sergeant II
Chief Trainer: Sergeant II
Supervisor: 5 additional Sergeant IIs
Assistant Trainer: Police Officer III+1 (OOC Sergeant I)
K-9 Handler: Police Officer III
Duties of K-9 Supervisors
Shall supervise all paged deployments of K-9 assets, when able.
Shall supervise & approve tactics on paged deployments.
Shall supervise day-today activities of K-9 assets, when on duty.
Shall perform inspections of canine equipment and gear of the handler. This includes the kennels built and maintained at each of the handler's homes.
Shall deal with OOC issues that involve K-9 handlers.
Shall monitor K-9 reports.
Duties of K-9 Chief Trainer
Shall coordinate all training sessions of handlers & police service dogs.
Shall oversee the recruitment & certification of police service dogs.
Shall supervise relations & behaviors of police service dogs when on paged deployments & during crime suppression activities.
Shall deal with OOC issues that involve police service dogs.
Shall perform inspections of canine equipment and gear of the handler. This includes the kennels built and maintained at each of the handler's homes.
Shall monitor K-9 reports.
Duties of K-9 Assistant Trainer
Shall support the Chief Trainer in all of their duties.
May be delegated, by the Chief Trainer or OIC, to overtake any of the duties of Chief Trainer.
Note: Sergeant IIs+ shall not patrol with a police service dog, with the exception of the Chief Trainer.
XI. EQUIPMENT
Handlers
Due to the risk that comes with the searches conducted by the canine teams, handlers receive certain specialized gear that patrol officers usually don't have access to. This includes but is not limited to:
Ballistic Helmet
Carbine Rifle MKII
Pump Shotgun MKII
Plate Carrier Vest
Beanbag Shotgun
Gas Mask
SMG
Canines
To protect or aid the police canine in searches or other scenarios with certain risk, the handler shall carry additional gear in his vehicle and in the plate carrier worn by the handler. This includes but is not limited to:
A muzzle
Canine harness
Canine vest
FAK
The handler shall always properly maintain the equipment and patrol vehicle to keep it in good working order. If there is need for new equipment, the handler may request new equipment through the supervisor.
XII. DEPARTMENTS
Municipal
Los Santos Police Department (LSPD)
Los Santos Port Police (LSPP)
Los Santos International Airport Police Division (LSIAPD) - Bomb Detection
Rockford Hills Police Department (RHPD)
Del Perro Police Department (DPPD)
County
Los Santos County Sheriff’s Office (LSSD)
Majestic County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
Blaine County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO)
State
San Andreas Highway Patrol (SAHP)
San Andreas State Prison Authority (SASPA)
Federal
Firearms, Alcohol, Tobacco and Explosives Bureau (FAT) - Bomb and Firearms Detection
XIII. UNIFORM GUIDELINES
Los Santos Police Department
Shirt - Crye, Hoodie, T-Shirt or BDU shirt, black in color, bearing K-9 patches for the relevant platoon, section or unit.
Pants - Crye or BDU pants, black in color.
Boots - Black Boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle.
Badge - A badge may be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
Los Santos Port Police
Shirt - BDU shirt, black in color, bearing LSPP patches.
Pants - BDU pants, black in color.
Boots - Black Boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle.
Badge - A badge may be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
Los Santos International Airport Police Division
Shirt - BDU shirt, black in color, bearing LSIAPD patches.
Pants - BDU pants, black in color.
Boots - Black Boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle.
Badge - A badge may be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
Rockford Hills Police Department
Shirt - BDU shirt, black in color, bearing red ‘K-9 UNIT’ patches on both arms.
Pants - BDU pants, black in color.
Boots - Black Boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle.
Badge - A badge may be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
Del Perro Police Department
Shirt - BDU shirt, black in color, bearing a ‘K-9’ patch on the right breast pocket.
Pants - BDU pants, black in color.
Boots - Black Boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle.
Badge - A badge may be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
Los Santos Sheriff’s Department
Shirt - Crye or BDU shirt, olive green in color, bearing LSSD and SEB patches.
Pants - BDU pants, olive green in color.
Boots - Black or tan boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle.
Badge - A badge may be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
Majestic County Sheriff’s Office
Shirt - BDU shirt, tan in color, bearing MCSO patches.
Pants - BDU pants, olive green in color.
Boots - Black or tan boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle.
Badge - A badge may be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
Blaine County Sheriff’s Office
Shirt - BDU shirt, tan in color, bearing BCSO patches OR T-Shirt, black in color, with green BCSO & K-9 patches.
Pants - BDU pants, olive green in color.
Boots - Black or tan boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle.
Badge - A badge may be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
San Andreas Highway Patrol
Shirt - BDU shirt, blue in color, bearing SAHP patches.
Pants - BDU pants, blue in color.
Boots - Black boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle.
Badge - A badge may be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
San Andreas State Prison Authority
Shirt - BDU shirt, olive green in color, bearing SASPA patches.
Pants - BDU pants, olive green in color.
Boots - Black boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle.
Badge - A badge may be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
Firearms, Alcohol, Tobacco & Explosives Bureau
Shirt - T-Shirt, black in color, bearing ‘FAT-K9’ markings.
Pants - BDU pants, tan in color.
Boots - Black or tan boots.
Belt - Nylon belt, plastic buckle. (Not Required)
Badge - A badge shall be worn on the officer’s belt or drop-leg holster.
XIV. COMMANDS
K-9 handlers are expected to know seven individual commands, in German, to direct their canines to perform an action. If a canine does not follow a command a shock collar may be used to regain the attention of the dog, at which point the handler should repeat the intended command. If the canine repeatedly ignores the commands of a handler: The handler shall report this to the Chief Trainer or a supervisor for the safety of the public, the handler and the dog.
Commands used are as follows:
"Sitz" (See-ts) - commands the dog to sit.
"Platz" (Plahts) - commands the dog to return to the handler and lay down.
"Aus" (Ou-s) - commands the dog to release a bite.
"Still" (Sh-til) - commands the dog to stop barking.
"Packen" (Pa-ken) – commands the dog to bite an individual.
"Bleib" (Bly-b) – commands the dog to stay where it is.
"Such" (zuu-k) – commands the dog to search for substances or articles.
"Nein" (Ny-n) – commands the dog to stop the dog from doing something unwanted
XV. TYPES OF DOGS
K-9 Platoon
Suspect Search & Apprehension - Search dogs are trained to locate and apprehend suspects by means of bite & release. The identity of the suspect does not need to be known for a canine to track them.
Gun Cadre - Gun dogs are supplied by the metropolitan division’s gun cadre. These dogs are trained to locate any firearms. These dogs are also trained to apprehend & bite suspects.
GND K-9
Narcotics - Narcotics Detection dogs are supplied by the Patriotism & Immigration Authority, as well as the Gang & Narcotics Division. These dogs are trained to locate any narcotics. These dogs are also trained to apprehend & bite suspects. Narcotics dogs shall only be used by GND K-9.
BDK9
Bomb Detection - Bomb Detection dogs are supplied by the Transportation Safety Service, as well as the Bomb Squad. These dogs are trained to locate any explosives or explosive materials. These dogs are not trained to apprehend or bite suspects.
XVI. CARE AND KENNELING
Care of the Dog
It shall be the responsibility of the canine handler to keep his dog in such physical condition that the canine is able to perform the duties expected. Any indication that the canine is ill or not in good condition shall be immediately reported to the canine supervisor.
The canine shall be fed its daily meal at the completion of its duty, or fed at the advice of the canine trainer. The handler will routinely groom their assigned canine.
In the event that emergency veterinary service is required for the dog, the treatment shall be rendered and the handler will notify the OIC or AOIC as soon as possible. The handler will also submit a memorandum regarding the incident, to the canine program manager, as soon as practical following the emergency.
General Handling
The handler will not involve themselves in any outside activities with their canine unless previously authorized by the canine program manager or canine supervisor.
Under no circumstances will the canine be allowed or encouraged to jump up or onto the exterior of the canine patrol unit.
When the canine patrol unit is left unattended, it will be locked with the front windows up. The rear windows with screens secured may be left down at the handler's discretion.
Under no circumstances will any member of the law enforcement faction tease, harass, or otherwise annoy the canine. Members of the faction will refrain from any activity around the canine or the canine handler that might agitate or excite the canine, with the exception of supervised training. This does not include petting, as this is important for community engagement.
Kenneling
When off-duty, the canine shall be maintained in the kennel, provided by the department, at the home of the handler. When the canine is kenneled at the handler's home, the gate shall be secured with a lock. Also, when off-duty, the canine may be let out of its kennel while under the direct control of its handler. The kennel shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
When the handler is absent from his/her home for a reasonable period of time, the canine may be secured (locked) in its kennel and left unattended. The canine supervisor and handler will determine what a reasonable period of time is based on the canine and the environment, and shall not exceed 24 hours.
Medical Emergency
In case of the dog requiring emergency medical treatment, the handler shall take the dog to a department approved veterinarian as fast as possible. Use of code 3 equipment is permitted during the entire run.
If the canine needs medical care and the handler is unavailable, the family members of the handler shall take the dog to the veterinarian themselves if no other canine handler is available to do so.
The handler shall carry instructions in the FAK, in case of the situation requiring a swift medical treatment of the canine. After the dog is treated, the handler shall take the dog to the veterinarian as fast as possible.
XVII. OUTDATED POLICY
K-9 Unit Standard Operating Procedures
Operations
I. DEPLOYMENT AND TASKS: Canine teams can be deployed for regular patrol, if a certain number of active patrol officers is reached. If requested, they can be deployed if a situation requires it, i.e. barricaded subjects. Tasks that canine teams would be utilized for, but aren't limited to are:
Backup and assisting other patrol officers
Responding to in progress crimes
Robbery and burglary alarm calls
Suspect and missing persons searches
Apprehension of fleeing suspects
Narcotics searches
Patrolling of high crime problem areas
Evidence searches
Canine teams may only deploy, if there are 3 active patrol units plus the canine handler on shift at the current time.
II. PLANNED DEPLOYMENTS AND AIDING OTHER DIVISIONS: In the circumstance of another division or even a seperate faction requiring assistance from law enforcement K-9 Units that are not "GND K-9" or "S&R K-9" for a special event or similar, these guidelines shall be followed:
If a situation such as a warrant or special events require law enforcement K-9 units to assist with the situation, the K-9 Unit OIC shall be contacted by the individual requesting assistance and all necissary details shall be given, these are, but are not limited to:
Type of deployment
Resources required
Location of deployment
Goals of the deployment
The person requesting assistance shall brief the K-9 Unit OIC in a voice chat about the situation. This is to ensure an organized and clean cooperation between the different factions and divisions. The briefing shall be conducted atleast a day or two prior to the event.
III. CANINE – USE OF FORCE: The police canine should be considered as non-lethal. The primary purpose of the canine is utilization of the canines sense of smell. When necessary, the police canine can also be used for apprehension and handler protection.
The police canine may be used to track/locate and if necessary apprehend a suspect if the handler reasonably believes that the individual has either committed or is about to commit any offense and if any of the following conditions exist:
There is a reasonable belief that the person poses an immediate threat to the public
The person is physically resisting arrest and the use of the canine is reasonable
Person(s) are concealed in an area, where entry by any other than the canine would pose too much of a threat to the safety of the officers and the public.
Unless there is a tactical disadvantage created by doing so, a clearly audible warning to announce that a police canine will be released if the person does not surrender, shall be made before releasing the canine.
IV. SUSPECT SEARCHES
Buildings and/or Areas
A canine search team should ideally consist of a group of 4 officers and 1 police canine.
If the resources allow it, a perimeter of the search area shall be provided by patrol officers
The decision to let the canine off-lead is left up to the handler.
V. NARCOTICS SEARCHES
A certified narcotics detection canine may be used to assist in the search for narcotics during a search warrant, to obtain a search warrant by using the canine in support of probable cause, and to search vehicles, buildings, bags or any other articles deemed necessary.
A narcotics detection canine shall not be used to search a person for narcotics.
VI. PURSUITS
If a K-9 Handler gets involved in a pursuit, they shall refrain from taking up primary and secondary. The Handler shall preferably trail the pursuit.
The Handler shall under no circumstance, perform a pit on a suspect vehicle.
VII. TRANSPORTATION OF ARRESTED PERSONS
It is discouraged to transport an arrested person in a canine unit. However, transport is possible if there is no other unit reasonably available and the person is not violent. If this is the case, the person shall be seat belted in the front passenger seat with his hands cuffed behind his back. The canine shall be restrained in the canine portion of the vehicle.
VIII. CANINE REQUESTS
Urgent requests for a canine unit are to be made through the watch commander or the shift supervisor whenever practical.
"Planned" canine requests (i.e. search warrants) shall be brought to the canine unit OIC by the leading detective/officer of the case in question.
IX. BOMB DETECTION
The handler may choose to deploy as a bomb detection unit, if marked on the roster and if a situation requires the presence of a bomb detection canine.
Bomb detection units may deploy at Los Santos International Airport to conduct foot beat around the entire area of the airport.
Bomb detection units may deploy to any city property secured by Security Services Division to conduct foot beat around the entire area. Note: This includes city buildings, facilities, parks, shops, yards and warehouses, the Galileo Observatory, water treatment facilities, their employees and visitors.
Bomb detection units may deploy at any Los Santos Transit station to conduct foot beat in the station and close vicinity of the station.
X. GANG & NARCOTICS DIVISION
The handler may choose to deploy as a GND K-9 unit, if marked on the roster and if a situation requires the presence of a narcotics detection canine.
GND K-9 units may deploy to any area in the City of Los Santos known to be occupied by gangs recognized by the LSPD.
GND K-9 may also deploy to any warrant executed by officers/detectives from the Gang & Narcotics Division.
XI. CALLSIGNS
All callsigns are used universally across all departments within the faction. The format stays the same with every agency. Geographical identifiers are not needed in the callsign.
R10K9 – K-9 Unit OIC
R20K9 – K-9 Unit AOIC
R30K9 – K-9 Unit Sergeant
....
R90K9 – K-9 Unit Sergeant
K9-1 –K-9 Unit
K9-2 – K-9 Unit
....
K9-19 – K-9 Unit
3DK9-10 - Bomb Detection K-9 Section OIC
3DK9-20 - Bomb Detection K-9 Section AOIC
3DK9-30 - Bomb Detection K-9 Section Supervisor
....
3DK9-90 - Bomb Detection K-9 Section Supervisor
3DK9-1 - Bomb Detection K-9 Section Handler
3DK9-2 - Bomb Detection K-9 Section Handler
...
3DK9-19 - Bomb Detection K-9 Section Handler
CHAIN OF COMMAND
The LE faction's Canine Unit is directed by the designated (Lieutenant) whose title will be "Officer in Charge (OIC)". The OIC may designate a sergeant to act as the "Assistant Officer in Charge (AOIC)". When taking part in an operation, the canine team is under the direct command of the scene commander.
Ranks within the Canine Unit
OIC: LIEUTENANT
AOIC: SERGEANT II
SUPV: 7 ADD. SGTs
HNDLR: 19 OFFICER IIIs
Duties of the Canine Supervisors
The Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the unit and supervision of the canine team when dealing with canine issues.
The Supervisor will be responsible for attending and participating in the canine training. This means, monitoring of all training of each canine team.
The Supervisor shall perform routine inspections of the canine equipment and gear of the handler. This includes the kennels built and maintained at each of the handler's homes.
If there is a problem with the police canine OOC-wise, this shall be brought to the Supervisor immediately.
EQUIPMENT
GEAR FOR HANDLERS: Due to the risk that comes with the searches conducted by the canine teams, handlers receive certain specialised gear that patrol officers usually don't have access to. This includes but is not limited to:
Ballistic Helmet
Carbine Rifle MKII
Pump Shotgun MKII
Plate Carrier Vest
Beanbag Shotgun
Gas Mask
SMG
GEAR FOR CANINES: To protect or aid the police canine in searches or other scenarios with certain risk, the handler shall carry additional gear in his vehicle and in the plate carrier worn by the handler. This includes but is not limited to:
A muzzle
Canine harness
Canine vest
FAK
The handler shall always properly maintain the equipment and patrol vehicle to keep it in good working order. If there is need for new equipment, the handler may request new equipment through the supervisor.
UNIFORMS AND DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENTS OPERATING K9 UNITS: Handlers have a wide variety of departments that actively operate canine units. The handler must operate as a department that fits the current Area of Play (AOP). Departments that operate canine units are:
FEDERAL AGENCIES
NOoSE Security Enforcement Police (SEP) - bomb detection
United States Border Patrol (USBP)
Patriotism and Immigration Authority Field Operations (PIA)
United States Air Force Security Forces (USAFSF)
United States Marshals Service (USMS)
Firearms, Alcohol, Tobacco and Explosives bureau (FAT) - bomb and firearms detection
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
STATE AGENCIES
San Andreas Highway Patrol (SAHP)
San Andreas State Park (SASP)
San Andreas State Prison Authority (SASPA)
COUNTY AGENCIES
Blaine County Sheriff's Office (BCSO)
Majestic County Sheriff's Office (MCSO)
Los Santos County Sheriff's Department (LSSD)
MUNICIPAL AGENCIES
Los Santos Police Department (LSPD)
Los Santos Port Police (LSPP)
Los Santos International Airport Police Department (LSIAPD) - mainly Bomb Detection
Del Perro Police Department (DPPD)
Rockford Hills Police Department (RHPD)
UNIFORM POLICIES: Handlers shall wear the approved uniforms while conducting regular patrol duties. Uniform policy for each department is as follows:
NOoSE SEP: The handler shall wear the regular Class B or Class C uniform with the addition of a thigh holster.
USBP: The handler shall wear the regular Class B or Class C. In high risk situations or after prior approval of the OIC or the AOIC, the handler may wear the multicam combat attire with the badge clipped to the belt.
PIA: The handler shall wear the Class B or Class C Uniform. Additionally, the molle harness with "POLICE K-9" and "Federal Officer" silk screened on the vest shall be worn.
USAFSF: The handler shall wear the regular military police uniform.
USMS: The handler shall wear a t-shirt in grey or black, tan or olive green cargo pants with the addition of the thigh holster. The plate carrier shall be worn with appropriate markings and the badge.
FAT: The handler shall wear the polo shirt with "FAT K9" silk screened on the back and the badge on the front of the shirt. Regular cargo pants in neutral colors with the addition of a thigh holster.
USCG: The handler shall wear a black t-shirt, blue cargo pants with the addition of a thigh holster and a leg pouch. Additionally, the handler shall utilize the plate carrier with the patches that read "Federal Officer USCG K-9".
SAHP: The handler shall wear the utility uniform with "K9" silk screened on the shirt. Usage of either the hip holster or thigh holster is up the handler.
SASP: The handler shall wear the utility uniform with "K9" silk screened on the shirt.
SASPA: The handler shall wear the utility uniform with the addition of a leg or hip holster.
BCSO: The handler shall wear the black t-shirt with "SHERIFF" silk screened on the back aswell as the front and a badge on either the belt or neck. Alternatively the handler may wear the utility uniform. During high risk situations, K9 deputies may opt to wear a green plate carrier. It shall bear a patch with the Sheriff star on the front left hand side and 'SHERIFF K9' on the front right hand side, as well as the back side. The handler shall use the thigh holster.
MCSO: The handler shall wear the utility uniform with the addition of a leg or hip holster.
LSSD: The handler shall wear the utility uniform with the addition of the thigh holster. During high risk situations, K9 deputies may opt to wear a green plate carrier. It shall bear a patch with the Sheriff star on the front left hand side and 'SHERIFF K9' on the front right hand side, as well as the back side.
LSPD: The handler shall wear the utility uniform with the appropriate patch designating him as a canine handler. A thigh holster shall be used. The department issued badge shall be clipped on the belt. Optional for searches and deployments, the handler may wear the black t-shirt with the appropriate patches, black utility pants with a regular duty belt or the combat attire with the appropriate patch. Alternatively, handlers may wear a black Class C shirt without patches but with the badge displayed, when on regular duties. The same applies to handlers assigned to Bomb Detection assignments. In this circumstance the handler shall wear the appropriate patch on the utility uniform designating him as a bomb detection unit.
LSPP: The handler shall wear the utility uniform with "K9" silk screened on the front of the shirt, with the addition of a thigh holster.
LSIAPD: The handler shall wear the utility uniform with the addition of a thigh holster.
DPPD: The handler shall wear the utility uniform with "K9" silk screened on the front of the shirt, with the addition of a thigh holster.
RHPD: The handler shall wear the utility uniform with the addition of a thigh holster.
VEHICLE POLICIES: Each Department has different vehicles used for canine units. The handler shall only drive the vehicles outfitted for use as a canine patrol vehicle, unless stated otherwise. Vehicles used by each agency are found in the Department vehicle structure.
The handler may have the option to take home the canine patrol vehicle, depending on the department the handler is operating under. The departments that give the option of take home vehicles are, the Los Santos Police Department and the Blaine County Sheriff's Office.
The canine patrol vehicle that is taken home by the handlers shall be used only for department approved activities. During off-duty time, the handler's assigned patrol vehicle will be kept on the handler's property and out of sight of the public.
The canine patrol vehicle are to be kept in good operating order. The interior of the vehicle shall be kept clean, odor free, and disinfected. Handlers are not to customize the canine vehicle with unauthorized equipment, stickers, signs or other devices.
CARE AND KENELLING
CARE OF THE DOG: It shall be the responsibility of the canine handler to keep his dog in such physical condition that the canine is able to perform the duties expected. Any indication that the canine is ill or not in good condition shall be immediately reported to the canine supervisor.
The canine shall be fed its daily meal at the completion of its duty, or fed at the advice of the canine trainer. The handler will routinely groom their assigned canine.
In the event that emergency veterinary service is required for the dog, the treatment shall be rendered and the handler will notify the OIC or AOIC as soon as possible. The handler will also submit a memorandum regarding the incident, to the canine program manager, as soon as practical following the emergency.
GENERAL HANDLING: The handler will not involve themselves in any outside activities with their canine unless previously authorized by the canine program manager or canine supervisor.
Under no circumstances will the canine be allowed or encouraged to jump up or onto the exterior of the canine patrol unit.
When the canine patrol unit is be left unattended, it will be locked with the front windows up. The rear windows with screens secured may be left down at the handler's discretion.
Under no circumstances will any member of the law enforcement faction tease, harass, or otherwise annoy the canine. Members of the faction will refrain from any activity around the canine or the canine handler that might agitate or excite the canine, with the exception of supervised training. This does not include petting, as this is important for community engagement.
KENNELING: When off-duty, the canine shall be maintained in the kennel, provided by the department, at the home of the handler. When the canine is kenneled at the handler's home, the gate shall be secured with a lock. Also, when off-duty, the canine may be let out of its kennel while under the direct control of its handler. The kennel shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
When the handler is absent from his/her home for a reasonable period of time, the canine may be secured (locked) in its kennel and left unattended. The canine supervisor and handler will determine what a reasonable period of time is based on the canine and the environment, and shall not exceed 24 hours.
MEDICAL EMERGENCY: In case of the dog requiring emergency medical treatment, the handler shall take the dog to a department approved veterinarian as fast as possible. Use of code 3 equipment is permitted during the entire run.
If the canine needs medical care and the handler is unavailable, the family members of the handler shall take the dog to the veterinarian themselves if no other canine handler is available to do so.
The handler shall carry instructions in the FAK, in case of the situation requiring a swift medical treatment of the canine. After the dog was treated, the handler shall take the dog to the veterenarian as fast as possible.
UTILIZATION
CANINE SPECIALIZATIONS: Due to the varied tasks that canine teams can be confronted with, the unit has access to three different specializations. Depending on the applicability, the handler may take 2 canines with each one having a different specialization for more flexibility. The specializations are as follows:
PATROL DOG: This canine's main purpose is, to support field operations by aiding patrol officers or detectives with apprehending individuals that are actively resisting arrest or currently concealed in an area too dangerous to be entered by officers.
NARCOTICS DOG: This canine's main purpose is, to support field operations by aiding patrol officers or detectives by locating narcotics during search warrants or in the case of probable cause. The canines can be deployed to search for the following substances:
Marijuana or hashish
Cocaine or crack
Methamphetamine
Heroin
Opiates
FIREARMS AND EXPLOSIVES DOG: This canine's main purpose is, to detect explosives and firearms that are concealed out of officers sight in vehicles, bags and buildings. The canine can detect following articles:
Firearms
Ammunitions
Black powder
Spent casings
Plastic explosives
Numerous other explosives compounds
TRAINING
Before assignment in the field, each canine handler shall be trained and certified to meet current standards. The training shall be conducted by the OIC and/or AOIC.
Prior to conducting any training, the canine handler will conduct a training site survey of the location where the intended training will occur. The survey will include the following considerations:
Safety of the public, handlers, and canines.
Security of the site being utilized.
The ability of maintaining site security during the course of training.
COMMANDS
The canine handler shall train and command their canine by using German commands. Commands used are the following:
"Sitz" - commands the dog to sit.
"Platz" - commands the dog to return to the handler and lay down.
"Aus" - commands the dog to release a bite.
"Still" - commands the dog to stop barking.
"Packen" – commands the dog to bite an individual.
"Bleib" – commands the dog to stay where it is.
"Such" – commands the dog to search for substances or articles.
"Nein" – commands the dog to stop the dog from doing something unwanted.
If the canine does not follow the handlers commands, the handler shall report this to a supervisor for the safety of the public, the handler and the dog.
MUTUAL AID
Certain city agencies may not have access to their own canine unit. To support said agencies, certain departments shall deploy their canine teams to aid the requesting agency. Which agencies support which, can be read in the following list.
LSPD: Shall aid the Rockford Hills Police Department.
SAHP: Shall aid the San Andreas Department of Correction and Rehabilitation.
USBP: Shall aid the Patriotism and Immigration Authority.
ROLEPLAY NOTES
You can find the police canine ped under:
Menyoo > Player Options > Model Changer > Animals > Australian Shepherd
When you are roleplaying as a canine, civilian or Law Enforcement, you should adhere to some guidelines to ensure roleplay quality is met as desired. Here are some of them:
You are not permitted to talk, except for RP scenarios like growling, barking or crying as a canine.
You are not to make any disrupting scenarios as a canine (e.g, runaway) unless permitted by a supervisor.
These guidelines are set and enforced to make sure canine roleplays stays fun, exciting and challenging without any interfering or problems.
If you'd like to become a canine, ask an online canine handler to be his or her canine. They may deny for any reason foreseeable.
Alternatively, you may use the implemented K-9 script that is available in the server. This however is not recommended, as the script itself is extremely unreliable. To bring up the menu, hit F11 and set the breed to German Shepherd. If deploying as a bomb detection unit, the dog shall be a Golden Retriever.
Most of the commands are accessable via the menu. If you want the canine to bite the suspect, you must aim at the suspect with a firearm and hold your left CTRL key.