handler must be prepared to cope with the situation as circumstances dictate.
The dog will attack on command of his handler.
c.
Dogs may pursue, attack and hold offenders who resist apprehension.
Working
dogs can inflict great damage when released to attack.
Release
policies
should not be too restrictive; if so, psychological deterrent is
negated.
However, these policies must prevent bites from occurring through
careless
actions of the handler.
d. Working dogs can be used effectively to search and clear buildings
and large open areas of criminals or other unauthorized personnel. They are
not effective in street crimes such as robbery, car theft, and assaults.
Buildings
found open under suspicious circumstances can be searched without endangering
the lives of security personnel.
e. Working dogs track fleeing criminals. They also track lost children
or other persons who, for humanitarian reasons, must be found by the
authorities.
When use of tracking skill is contemplated, the crime scene
should be secured; movement of personnel should be minimized.
When done
promptly, tracking skills can be used after burglaries and robberies.
They
can also be used upon discovery of abandoned stolen vehicles.
f. Detecting the presence of certain narcotics and explosives by scent
alone is extremely valuable.
g. Working dogs provide a strong psychological deterrent to certain
types of criminal acts.
Public demonstrations, patrol routes on gates, and
the escort of government funds are examples. At these times the use of dogs
has a psychological impact.
AR 190-12 permits the use of dogs for crowd
control with CO's authorization.
6.
Military Police Dog Team.
An MP working dog and its handler are
trained to work together.
They are to perform law enforcement and/or
physical security duties. (See Figure 4-1.)
a. Dogs are social animals that seek human companionship.
Because of
this, the relationship between the dog and its handler is
a critical
ingredient. It can greatly affect the team's effectiveness.
b. Dogs with suitable temperaments for police service do not give
affection freely.
However, once earned, it is not easily relinquished.
Special considerations must be allowed to protect the relationship between a
dog and its handler.
c. During the absence of the handler, the dog should not be used.
d. Personnel chosen for dog handlers must show qualities of reasonable
intelligence, resourcefulness, and patience; they should also possess a high
degree of affection for animals.
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