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7-808 - Injured Canine Handler

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7-808 - Injured Canine Handler

  • Summary: Establishes protocols for responding to and documenting incidents where a canine handler is injured in the line of duty.
  • Dates Effective: 06-01-1988 to 12-31-2025
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If a handler is injured and unable to call the dog, the officers should follow the following procedure:

  • After requesting medical assistance and securing the scene, attempt to call the dog into the rear of an open squad.
  • If the above has failed, notify another canine officer. Officers who have been canine officers may also be able to help. As a last resort, contact a member of the officer's family that is familiar with the dog.

Definitions

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Document History:

Title Effective Date Revision Type Download
7-808 - Injured Canine Handler 06-01-1988

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7-807.02 - Injured Canine Handler 01-01-2026

PRH Implementation, Renumbered

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