Course Description
K9 Case Law is intended for any officer who works with or around K9s. This includes handlers, supervisors, interdiction officers, and command personnel. K9 Case Law will train students in practically every legal doctrine that is needed to lawfully deploy a K9.
Principles
- Deploying a K9 during traffic stops
- Use of force on fleeing suspects
- Utilizing K9s in specialized settings like schools and jails
- Report writing and courtroom testimony
Syllabus
- Recognize situations where a K9 can legally be deployed
- Understand K9 search and seizure case law
- Apply learned knowledge in the field