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7. Can be an asset to public relations efforts.
8. Well-trained police dogs can be used for demonstrations in public affairs,
schools, or parades.
What breeds of working dogs are best suited for police works?
1. German Shepherds – the most frequently used and highest-scoring dog for
police work
2. Black Labrador retrievers
3. Giant Schnauzers
4. Rottweilers
5. Doberman pinschers
6. Bouviers
7. Newfoundlands
8. Airedale terriers
9. Alaskan malamutes
Disadvantages of using K-9
1. Most police dogs work with only one handler .
2. K-9, like most dogs, is territorial, and its handler and its K-9 cruiser are part of
its territory.
3. Dog training is expensive . Dog training usually takes 10 to 12 weeks.
4. Police department that initiates a K9 section is vulnerable to law suits.
WOLVES – It stands for Wireless Operational Link and Video Exploration
System ; the system of attaching a miniature camera and transmitter to a search
dog; this equipment make man’s best friend and even better friend, because the dog
can now be the eyes and ears of his handler in situations where saving life is
paramount objective.
Bloodhounds – These tracking dog; a large powerful dog with drooping ears,
sagging jowls, and keen sense of smell, formerly used for tracking.
PATROL: WORKING THE STREET
Preparation for Duty – The patrol officers’ job starts even before they are in
their respective area of responsibility (AOR) because they need to prepare the
following that are necessary in the performance of their routines:
Equipment check
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 Police uniform
 Weapons
 Watch
 Money, including change for pay telephones
 Flashlight, spare battery and bulbs
 Notebook with ample supply of blank paper
 Forms re reports, traffic violations, etc.
 Current list of stolen and wanted vehicles
 Portable radio and other equipment as required
Information Check – Prior to actual patrolling, the police officers should:
 Secure and review descriptions of missing and wanted persons.
 Arrange any follow-up work from previous shifts.
 Check with the officer being relieved for any problems requiring your attention
during the shift.
 Check patrol area log for problem areas requiring extra surveillance.
Vehicle Check – In case of patrol officers assigned on mobile cars (prowl cars), they
should:
 Check the inside of your patrol car, paying particular attention to the rear
seat.
 A prisoner may have hidden a weapon or evidence in the vehicle during the
previous shift.
 During your own tour of duty, a prisoner might try the same maneuver. If you
haven’t checked the vehicle, any evidence you recover might be ruled
inadmissible in court; you would be unable to swear that the vehicle was
empty before the suspect entered it.