NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

Total control and obedience will be stressed in all demonstrations. Agility, narcotics
detection and social interaction will also be stressed.
All demonstrations will be approved by the Chief of Police and the canine officer will
accommodate schedule changes for such appearances.
H. Foot Patrol
While on foot patrol, the canine will be leashed at all times
The canine will not be left unattended while on foot patrol
The decision as to whether or not a canine may be touched or petted will rest with
handler. If the handler decides that his dog cannot be petted, he will take time to
explain why.
I. Canine Use of Force Reporting
A canine use report form (PD-10-113)(see Addendum D) will be completed whenever the
department canine grabs, bites or in any way comes into physical contact with a suspect.
The form and the following procedures shall also apply in a case of accidental bite
situations.
The canine officer will notify the on duty supervisor immediately of any use of force or
accidental bite situations.
The person bit will be provided with immediate and necessary first aid or medical
treatment.
The supervisor will notify the Chief of Police, as soon as practical, of the use of force
or any accidental situations.
The canine officer will file a canine use of force report as soon as practical. If the
canine officer is unable to do this, the on duty supervisor will initiate such measures.
The on duty supervisor will request to take pictures of the suspect’s affected area.
Photos will be taken after cleaning of the affected area by medical personnel. The
photos should include three different angles. A full body photo should be taken
depicting no further injury. In cases where a canine bite is alleged, photos should be
taken whether or not there are visible signs of injury.
The supervisor will initiate an investigation.
The Chief of Police will be responsible for gathering and reviewing all information
relating to the incident relating to the use of force by the Department canine resulting
in injury or death and will forward information to the prosecutor’s office.
J. Injury to Canine Officer
A situation may develop in which the canine officer becomes injured in the line of duty. If
the canine officer is injured and unable to control his/her canine, the following steps
should be taken:
If the canine is not acting aggressively, officers on the scene will make every effort
necessary to control the canine by using common sense and attempting to secure the
canine in the rear of a vehicle or in the canine cruiser.
If the canine is being aggressive, which will be instinctual for protection of the handler,
and efforts to confine the canine are not successful, officer should contact another
canine officer. These officers are trained in exercising control over another handler’s
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