NEW ALBANY POLICE DEPARTMENT - New Albany, Ohio

dog. If another canine officer cannot be reached, contact the canine officer’s spouse
or immediate family member for assistance.
Do not attempt to give first aid without securing the canine first unless it appears the
canine officer’s life is in danger. If first aid appears to be necessary and the canine is
being aggressive, it will be secured by any means possible.
Rules for Department Employees
No officer or civilian will strike a canine officer or engage in any horseplay. You must
remember that the canine has been trained to protect the officer with its life. No officer or
civilian employee will do any of the following:
Strike or attempt to discipline the canine
Tease or agitate the canine in any way
Give the canine any type of command
Feed the canine without permission
Enter the canine vehicle while the canine is inside the vehicle
Attempt to remove the canine from the canine vehicle or area of confinement without
the knowledge and permission of the canine officer
K. Canine Care
The canine officer is responsible for keeping the canine in such physical condition that the
canine is able to perform the duties expected. The canine officer will be allowed the
necessary time to do the following canine care and maintenance:
The canine will be groomed as needed
Daily examination of the canine will include eyes, ears, mouth, nostrils, feet and
general body condition
Nails will be clipped as needed
The canine officer will clean his/her yard of waste no less than weekly
The canine will be kept on a routine daily feeding schedule. The canine will be
provided fresh water at all times. Water and food bowls will be cleaned daily.
The canine will be bathed as needed
The canine will be treated for parasites as needed
All medications will be dispensed as directed by an approved veterinarian
While off duty and at the canine officer’s residence, the canine will be kept secure at all
times. The City will provide an outdoor kennel as well as an indoor air crate for the canine
to be used at the residence.
Veterinarian care will be handled on an as needed basis. The canine officer will have a
complete physical of the canine completed annually. The immediate supervisor on duty
will be notified if the canine is too ill/injured to work. If emergency veterinary care is
needed, the canine officer will take the canine to the proper veterinary facilities. Any
expense for such emergency veterinary care shall be documented and forwarded to the
Finance Department.
L. Canine Cruiser
A specially equipped patrol vehicle will be provided to the canine team. The following
modifications will be made:
The vehicle will be equipped with front and rear license plates with the printing “K9”
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