CHP K9?

[425BMX]

Here in Washington State I see the State Patrol has a K-9 unit. I see them every day on the freeway, driving on the street and on the island ferries. Im guessing they catch drugs coming in from Canada. Does the CHP have a K-9 unit? If so what does the unit focus on drugs, bombs, security, tracking suspects?

I remeber I was once on a ride along with the local sheriff's dept when i saw a K-9 in action. He tracked down two suspects through the neighborhood and into an area ovegrown with trees and bushes where they were hiding :shock: It was pretty cool and seems to be quite an asset to law enforcement.

[Dipmo]

Good question, I've wondered about that myself.

[Darth Choke]

Yes, we do. In my very limited knowledge on the K-9 units, I would say the majority of them are utilized for drug detection.

[Darth Choke]

http://www.chp.ca.gov/images/chp87305.jpg

http://www.highwaypatroltv.com/CHP-Retirees2003/medium_CHP-RD-2003-5.jpg

[Darth Choke]

http://www.k-9armor.com/images/Rexx-and-Romano.jpg

http://www.sspmustang.org/images/CHP_K9_CV_2.jpg

[Darth Choke]

http://www.sspmustang.org/images/CHP_K9_CV_1.jpg

[SB 405]

That's news to me. I've been driving since the mid 70's and have never seen a CHP K-9 unit on the freeway.

[Your Mentor]

We had a K-9 unit in Bishop for about ten years. They still have one. CHP K-9s are famous for drug interdiction. They're mostly assigned to rural areas but many metro offices have them as well. Bishop, Mojave, Barstow, Victorville, etc., are known for their K-9 units. There are many more on the I-5 corridor. Our dogs are trained for drug interdiction, handler protection, and bomb detection (Labs at the Capitol only).

[DESERT RAT]

You gotta love the K-9 names BISHOP K-9 is KAOS!(KAY-OSS)

[Your Mentor]

I was teaching at the Academy when Kaos was going through his training and traveling with his handler to and from Bishop. He's a really great dog. Very social while being a hard worker.

[nobody33]

Some of the inspection facilities have bomb dogs now too. I think Banning has one. There was an article in new bomb dogs in one of the Prospectives. Used to have CNET in inland- Canine narc enforcement team.

[425BMX]

nice pics DC, those are new but for one I saw on the CHP website. Seems like a strong need for K9's out in the desert of So Cal.

[kenny]

I have seen CHP canine on the freeway here in San Jose and on my way up to sac I saw one at the weigh station looking in a truck

[David]

Something you may notice is that some CHP Crown Victorias have a metal panel with louvers grafted onto the hood.

I wondered why for awhile so I asked a CHP officer who explained that they do that to the K9 units for extra cooling because they haveto run the A/C more of the time to keep the dogs from getting cooked.

[decon]

we could use more k-9's

[Slim]

If you want to work graves again, I could buy a dog collar and leash for you if you want. I would even get you a water dish.:smile:

[Welpe]

When I flew out of LAX on Friday there was CHP K9 Handler walking around with his black lab. I figured it was for bomb detection.

[dw]

When I flew out of LAX on Friday there was CHP K9 Handler walking around with his black lab. I figured it was for bomb detection.

Welcome to our world of collateral duties!

[Welpe]

I thought it was pretty cool actually, even if I don't want to be a dog handler. :cool:

[WannaBeaChippie]

This is kinda of off the subject, but I had an officer tell me that you can't be a dog handler if you don't have pancreas? He told me there is something canines have in their saliva that will make you sick or even kill you if you dont have pancreas...sorry I know its off the subject but is that true, anyone? Since we are on the subject of K-9's....:confused::

[David]

This is kinda of off the subject, but I had an officer tell me that you can't be a dog handler if you don't have pancreas? He told me there is something canines have in their saliva that will make you sick or even kill you if you dont have pancreas...sorry I know its off the subject but is that true, anyone? Since we are on the subject of K-9's....:confused:: Well, I do know that not having a pancreas can be bad. Not sure about the dog saliva part though. :neutral:

It may be because the pancreas produces enzymes such as chymotrypsinogen, pancreatic lipase, amylase, tripsinogen, as well as insulin, glucagon, somatostatin. I'm guessing that that all that stuff getting messed up because of a lack of pancreas means that bad things would happen when you're exposed to dog saliva that wouldn't happen if they were all normal.

Just a wild guess.

[23112]

That's because fear is produced in the pancreas. And we all know that dogs can smell fear. So...if you don't have a pancreas, the dog won't trust you because you'll be fool-hardily brave and put him in danger. That's why you've gotta have one of them pancreatic glands to be a handler.

Ok, maybe not. But I'm interested in the theory. ;)

[WannaBeaChippie]

This is kinda of off the subject, but I had an officer tell me that you can't be a dog handler if you don't have pancreas? He told me there is something canines have in their saliva that will make you sick or even kill you if you dont have pancreas...sorry I know its off the subject but is that true, anyone? Since we are on the subject of K-9's....:confused:: Well, I do know that not having a pancreas can be bad. Not sure about the dog saliva part though. :neutral:

It may be because the pancreas produces enzymes such as chymotrypsinogen, pancreatic lipase, amylase, tripsinogen, as well as insulin, glucagon, somatostatin. I'm guessing that that all that stuff getting messed up because of a lack of pancreas means that bad things would happen when you're exposed to dog saliva that wouldn't happen if they were all normal.

Just a wild guess.I believe you're correct, I was just reading about it today...it causes a chemical imbalance that basically dries you out. It causes diabetic types of side-effects...

whoa...

[FPIT]

When I had my ride along, I got to ride along with a K9 unit. The patrol car was specially made for the K9 unit...no real back seat so the dog has plenty of room in the back. She also got to bring the patrol car home. In fact, she only had a few hundred miles to go before the CHP bought her a brand new patrol car! I believe the main duties of the K9 was drug detection though...she had a few pictures of the busts she made. She also mentioned that there was just one K9 unit per office.

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[dw]

In fact, she only had a few hundred miles to go before the CHP bought her a brand new patrol car! EDITED for content by dw

I think what you meant to say was just a few hundred miles before the CHP issued her a new State vehicle to use. A small, but very important difference. Remember, we only use State equipment, it is not our possession, though some officers forget that. :cool:

[bcjack]

dw:
Isn't it a good thing if the officers think of the patrol car they drive as their own???

As I understand it, many LE agencies issue a patrol car to only two officers, and that is their "Assigned" car. Having an "Assigned" car seems to create some "Ownership" in the car, and they take better care of it... When I worked as a Reserve Officer, I have been "Spoken to" by officers when I drove "Their Car" and left it messy, or forgot to fill it with gas....BUT...They didn't seem to mind when I washed it before my shift so I didn't have to drive a dirty car... :lol:

[dw]

dw:
Isn't it a good thing if the officers think of the patrol car they drive as their own???

Yes and no. The reasons you cited are definite benefits. Long-term benefits definitely exist to having "assigned" vehicles. In my experience, the problem comes when some guys take it too far -- taking keys home so no one else can use the vehicle, etc... There are many times when you will have to drive another officer's "assigned" vehicle because of planned or unplanned operational needs. Imagine trying to respond to assist an allied agency with a demonstration, but you can't find keys to a vehicle because the "owner" keeps them in his locker. Or driving a vehicle, returning it in the same condition as when it left the lot, but getting flack for the next week because you took "her" car.

Again, assigned vehicles are a good thing, but the mindset that vehicle #XXXX is my possession is often a problem.

[Rmaroon01]

Wanted to bring up a canine question....

how hard would you say it would be to get assigned to Canine duty? I am very interested in hearing more about it.

I am assuming that it is very difficult to get in....limited spots and such.... but how would an officer go about getting transfered and trained to be a K-9? thanks :cool:

[chpexplore840]

Here in Washington State I see the State Patrol has a K-9 unit. I see them every day on the freeway, driving on the street and on the island ferries. Im guessing they catch drugs coming in from Canada. Does the CHP have a K-9 unit? If so what does the unit focus on drugs, bombs, security, tracking suspects?

I remeber I was once on a ride along with the local sheriff's dept when i saw a K-9 in action. He tracked down two suspects through the neighborhood and into an area ovegrown with trees and bushes where they were hiding :shock: It was pretty cool and seems to be quite an asset to law enforcement.


LAST TIME I CHECKED WE HAD A K-9 UNIT IN THE INLAND DIVISION I CAN'T WAT TO BE A K-9 UNIT IT'S GOING TO BE AMAZING

[gabriel]

During my ride-along with the CHP I assisted K-9 in a drug investigation, translating for the officer along with some other things. Being careful that I helped with just enough that I wouldn't be subpoenaed to testify. :biggrin: It was fun! Although the 110 degree heat was not enjoyable.

[CHPwannaBE]

On my ride-along thursday with the CSP, the officer I rode a long with had scanners for two seperate counties. In the other county the troopers had a car chase through the city and they needed a K-9 because the suspect ran after he had crashed. I will post the blotter for you to see for the city police. Well the state patrols nearest K-9 was too far away. So we used the citys K-9 and it was pretty interesting. While on the foot chase they came upon a citizen with a handgun who wouldn't drop it which was a surprise for everyone. The K-9 bit him but at the time over the radio it sounded like it had bitten a bystander. I guess you had to be there.... Overall I had an awesome time. Unfortunately it was raining the entire time. The shift was 5pm-3am. He works 4 10s Wed-Sat. I think that schedule is great. We rode in his unmarked crown vic. Which is also his take home car. He said that when he pulls out of his driveway at 5pm he starts work. He has been on for seven years. He explained that out of every 100 applicants only one makes it to the academy, and that only about 25% pass the written exam mostly due to the college level algebra. This had me worried. They need people and seem to have a very tough hiring process. He said that he will make a note to take me out again because of the bad weather. He never whore his patrol hat. I got to meet the trooper who designed the CSP patch which was neat. I loved the ability to due whatever you wanted. He said he is told to come to work and have fun. I am planning on taking another ride-along after my written. From what I have seen so far, this looks like a great job!!!

[CHPwannaBE]

http://www.springsgov.com/units/police/policeblotter.asp

Follow this link to see some of what I was talking about. Scroll down to July 19 under title Pursuit.

[Tom]

He never whore his patrol hat.

Thats a good thing!

[23112]

He never whore his patrol hat.

Until I read that, I assumed this was a reference to a ride-along with the Colorado State Police. I guess it was a ride-along with the Colorado State Pimps...and Officer Huggy-bear didn't want to send his hat curbside. Good thing, indeed, Tom! :biggrin: