K-9 Program

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K-9 Teams

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Warden and K9 Unit

Detection Dog Team

Teams trained and certified to locate certain odors and evidence. The K-9 may be trained for on-line tracking and trailing, but does not physically contact suspects.

Dual Purpose

Teams trained and certified to locate people, protect officers and apprehend suspects; as well as being trained and certified in the detection of certain odors and evidence. They are also trained for on-line or off-line tracking or trailing.

Program Goal

Up to 24 dogs

Studies show that one well-trained dog can save approximately 800 personnel hours per year.
Some estimates place the scenting capabilities of a dog at up to a million times greater than a human, which allows them to quickly find concealed evidence and items.

Trained Dogs

Protect their handler, other law enforcement officers, and the public.
Track suspects and missing persons, perform area and building searches to locate suspects.
Detect illegally taken wildlife, invasive species, hidden firearms, expended casings, and other evidence or articles.
Assist in the arrest of suspects.
Assist in locating lost or missing persons/officers.
Perform valuable educational demonstrations and programs.

Detection Training

All dogs are trained to detect quagga mussels, firearms and associated odors.
Depending upon their deployment locations, individual teams are trained in:
- bear
- bear gallbladders
- deer
- fish
- elk
- abalone
- waterfowl

K-9 Unit Sponsorship and Funding

The K-9 Program is largely funded through private donations.
Tax deductible donations can be mailed to:

California Wildlife Officer's Foundation, K-9 Program
PO BOX 865
San Carlos, CA 94070

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