Canine Handling
Deploy dogs for security patrols
Type
Functional
Competency Area
Security Operations
Levels
Carry out dog patrols according to organisational procedures
Check and verify suitability of dogs against assignment instructions using established criteria
Handle dogs safely and in manner which provides minimal risk of injury to public, dogs and handlers
Promptly attend to, report and record injuries to dogs according to legislative and organisational requirements
Evaluate situations requiring use of dogs as security measure against use of force guidelines, legislative and organisational requirements
Appropriately adjust or discontinue responses according to rapidly changing circumstances and personal safety needs when handling dogs
Deeply the right dog and handler
Ensure suitability of dogs against specific cases/ assignment
Know the specific dog and its temperament and its suitability to the case/assignment
Develop and demonstrate trust in the ability of the handler
Understanding dogs breeds and their capabilities and limitations
Ensure the squad has all the different talents required and is adequately 'staffed' and trained
Ensure proper and humane techniques to handle dogs while training and on active duties
Evangelise the use of canine workforce in the right, appropriate and humane manner
Ensure suitability of dogs against specific cases/ assignment
Create proper retirement policies and facilities for canines that are injured/retired and dead