Appreciation to a man's bestfriend. Not Just a Dog a K-9

Day 1,713, 03:16 • Published in USA USA • by Robo.Cop
Police Dogs, What are they? What do they really do?


A police dog, often referred to as a "K-9" (which is a homophone of canine) in some areas, is a dog that is trained specifically to assist police and other law-enforcement personnel in their work. The most commonly used breed is the German Shepherd, although now Belgian Malinois are also fairly popular dogs to use. In many jurisdictions the intentional injuring or killing of a police dog is a felony, subjecting the perpetrator to harsher penalties than those in the statutes embodied in local animal cruelty laws, just as an assault on a human police officer is often a more serious offense than the same assault on a non-officer. A growing number of law-enforcement organizations outfit dogs with ballistic vests, and some make the dogs sworn officers, with their own police badges and IDs.

Furthermore, a police dog killed in the line of duty is often given a full police funeral.

Some breeds are used to enforce public order by chasing and holding suspects, or detaining suspects by the threat of being released, either by direct apprehension or a method known as Bark and Hold. German Shepherd Dogs and Belgian Malinois are most commonly used because of their availability however other dog breeds have also contributed, such as Dutch Shepherds, Rottweilers, Boxers, Doberman Pinschers, Giant Schnauzers, American Pit Bull Terriers, and American Staffordshire Terriers.

Types of Law Enforcement Dogs:

1.) Search and rescue dog (SAR) - This dog is used to locate suspects or find missing people or objects. Bloodhounds are often used for this task.



Why Bloodhounds you say?

Bloodhounds are the best breed for what we use them for, mantrailing. This does not mean that no other breed can trail. It simply means the Bloodhound breed seems to be the most qualified trailing breed when it comes to scent discrimination mantrailing.

2.) Detection dog or explosive-sniffing dog - Some dogs are used to detect illicit substances such as drugs or explosives which may be carried on a person in their effects. In many countries, Beagles are used in airports to sniff the baggage for items that are not permitted; due to their friendly nature and appearance, the Beagle does not worry most passengers.
Number 3 goes to Arson dogs!



3.) Arson dog - Some dogs are trained to pick-up on traces of accelerants at sites of suspected arson. Arson Detection Dogs are being used more each year by arson investigators as well as private companies who do investigations for insurance companies. The use of an arson dogs helps pinpoint the location of accelerants and reduces the number of samples that need to be collected and tested, thus saving time and money. Each dog is capable of discriminating scents of a variety of substances used to start fires.

Number 4 Goes to Cadaver Dogs!

4.) Cadaver dogs - Some dogs are trained in detecting the odor of decomposing bodies. Dogs' noses are so sensitive that they are even capable of detecting bodies that are under running water!

Four Main Jobs as a Police Dog. They are viewed not just a dog. A Partner, Family Member, Fellow Officer. You never know you might just need one someday. Don't worry they will most likely be there to help. What do you fear more? Another Male of Female Chasing you, or This.


The Reason I decided to write my article about K-9 and other fellow four-legged officers is because I'm going to college for Criminal Justice and I want to be part of the K-9 Family. My Fiancee' and I Own a 2 1/2 Year old Female German Shepherd. Her name is Dixie, but I like to call her my baby girl cause that's exactly what she likes to be. On the other hand she is very intelligent, she knows when it's time to eat and she reminds me quite often. Here's a few picture's of my baby girl Dixie.

Dixie-

Dixie and myself


My Fiancee' and I