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For Law Enforcement Officers

Formed by Rocky and Shannon Smith, K9 Officers helps law enforcement agencies obtain K9 units.

Our goal is to meet the needs of as many officers as possible while putting top-quality dogs in departments where they will be properly utilized and well cared for to help keep our communities safe.

We do not guarantee that every applicant will receive a police K-9 as demand exceeds our capacity to supply; however, we will review each application carefully and will contact you after the review.

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How to Apply

Complete the application, which is divided into three categories: handler, mid-level supervisor, and head of agency.

K9 Officers is run by volunteers and works tirelessly to donate as many professionally trained K9s as possible.

We require quarterly statistics, photos, and notifications of the positive impact the dog is having on the community so we can keep our donors informed about the long-term impact of their donation to our community and law enforcement.

Please attach any documentation that will support your answers to this application to help our Executive Board make a more informed decision about placing a K9 with your department. You may attach common file types of photos, documents, etc. at the bottom of the application.

After our Board has reviewed your application, we will contact you by phone or email to follow up with your department.

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Applicant Information

Name and Email of who is filling out this form/who we should follow-up with via call or email.

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Name
Have you ever handled a K9 before?

Terms, Explanations, and Requirements

The handler chosen must be physically fit in order to properly work a canine. Emotions transfer down the leash so the handler must be stable to provide the correct working environment for the canine partner. If the handler is professional, you will have a professional canine team.

The canine must have a clean and stable environment to reside in when off-duty. The department-provided kennel should be placed in a location free from distractions so the canine can rest. Canine requires a secure location and time to "just be a dog."

Help Us Help More Agencies

K9 Officers is a non-profit organization that relies on private and public donations. As such, please mention K9 Officers, (www.k9officers.org) when receiving positive media attention pertaining to the K9 and K9 program. Your support allows us to continue to help other agencies.

Dogs are trained and certified for a specific purpose to ensure reliability. Police K9s are generally single-purpose dogs, meaning they are trained for one specific task, or dual-purpose dogs, meaning they are trained for two tasks.

To help us best identify your needs, what type of dog best suits your department's requirements and how you will best able to utilize it?

Mid-Level Supervisor Questionnaire

Name
Will this handler be on patrol?
Does the department have the necessary equipment for a police k-9 including vehicle insert (built-in car crate), heat alarm for the vehicle, crate, harness, leashes, etc.?
Dogs donated by K9 Officers will require annual certification through a national organization such as NNDDA (www.nndda.org). This protects the dog, handler, and department. Are you willing to include this in your Standard Operating Procedures?
A handler’s course is vital to ensure a successful K9 unit and is between 4-8 weeks in length. Will the chosen handler be available to attend a handler’s course that will be donated along with the K9?

Law Enforcement Agency Head-Captain/Chief

Name
Are you familiar with FLSA requirements and will you abide by these requirements?
Do you currently have a K9 unit?

The department will need to budget basic care items, proper housing, and K9-specific vehicle equipment.

Has the department budgeted for these items?
Will they be in place when the K9 is donated?*

Dogs donated by K9 Officers will require annual certification through a national organization such as NNDDA (www.nndda.org).

This protects the dog, handler, and department.

Are you willing to include this in your Standard Operating Procedures?

We require photos, notifications of the positive impact the dog is having on the community, and quarterly statistics so we may keep those who make these donated K9s a reality aware of the long-term impact of their donation to our community and law enforcement. This also promotes good communication and helps us see that each K9 is healthy and happy.

Help Us Help More Agencies

Are you willing to issue a supportive press release about the donation of the K9 by K9 Officers to the community and mention K9 Officers when receiving positive media attention for the K9?

K9 Officers is a non-profit organization and relies on private and public donations. As such, please mention K9 Officers, (www.k9officers.org) when receiving positive media attention pertaining to the K9 and K9 program.

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