Just today, I saw a police vehicle-a Dodge Charger- and behind it I saw something running. Here it was a K9 running behind the K9 car. Now I don't know for certain, but what if I was in the direct area where the cop was running the K9? What would've happened, since the dog was apparently not in complete control? I have seen this done with dogs and people not in law enforcement and I think it is complete laziness and dangerous(to the dog-moving vehicle, tires, other people/dogs, etc.)
Is this something that anyone else has seen with their local K9PD? Or do I just live in a place where I'm doing more with my dogs than the cops?
Yes, it was a police K9, I watched the cop stop and let the dog back into the cruiser BEFORE he got close to me and my dogs.
And I don't know if the handler was in complete control, I was a little ways away(about 100 yards away give or take), hence the worry.
The only reason I have to believe the police officer let the dog run, was because he didn't want to get out of his vehicle. This is only MHO. That said, I have seen other officers with their dogs(in street clothes) training with their K9 at this same park(not in a vehicle). ONLY then did I know that the handler was in control of the animal. Who knows maybe the guy was in control from the car, but I don't know.
You say it's not permitted in your agency, I'll assume a PD, so I would think that it would be possible that it would be the same here too, but then again I could be wrong.
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
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I run my dogs with a four wheeler for conditioning. Granted I have more visibilty and I do it out on the open prairie and not on busy streets.
I think that the handler may have had control of the dog more than you know. I do not know too many irresponsible LE handlers.
There are some, and they have learned the hard way or will learn the hard way, but most of the time they know their dogs well and are responsible in how they handle their dog.
While I do not agree with that type of "practice", it happens, and at least he put his dog up before he got any closer, therefore avoiding a possible confrontation.
If you are concerned about it, you could always contact your local PD or the dept. the officer was with and let them know the situation.
He may or may not have the authority to do that.
If anything, calling in will probably result in a reminder to all K9 handlers that running your dog behind your cruiser is not acceptable..
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Dennis Jones Webboard User Reg: 06-13-2004
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There are a few of us on this board who are a bit past our fighting trim of yesteryear so some of us sit on the tailgate of the pickup holding the leads. Sometimes I can bribe my kids to run them around the ball field, I use a bicycle alot when the weather is nice
At least your holding a lead behind a moving vehicle, or in an enclosed area(ball field), or in wide open people/car-free area.
I think now maybe the cop didn't have the time right then to be outside his vehicle. Who knows. Maybe I will talk to the PD here and see if that's considered the norm. for K9 Units.
Thank you all for input and humor.
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