Know more closely with the Police Dog or often called K-9.

A police dog, often referred to as the "K9" (which is a homophone of the dog / canine) in some areas, is a dog that is trained specifically to assist police in law enforcement. In some countries, many jurisdictions impose if accidentally injuring or killing a police dog is a great evil, this time a lot of clothes with a K-9 ballistic vests, and some make the dogs sworn officers, with their own badges. In addition, police dogs killed in a task often given a full police funeral.

 

There are some parts of the K-9 police in Indonesia who need to know are:
 

1. Part of the search and rescue (SAR) - This dog is used to find those who remain missing or lost in a natural disaster or an accident. Dogs are widely used labrador and golden retriever.

 

2. General Section - dogs are often used for multiple dogs trained in search of suspects, arrest, pursuit, search and search the bodies of evidence. Dog's nose is so sensitive that there are some dogs are able to detect objects under water. Dogs are used rottweiler, german shepherd, Belgian Malinois, Labrador. Effective life of the dog in this field is quite long so that it can reach 6-7 years.

 

3. The detection of explosives (explosives), bomb and narcotics. Some dogs are used to detect illicit substances such as drugs or explosives which may be harmful. The task is in the handling of bomb dogs for early detection if the goods are explosives or bombs. In many countries, the Beagle is used in airports to sniff the baggage for items that are not allowed, because of their friendly nature and appearance. This section uses a lot of small dogs for ease of movement. On average effective life of dogs in this part of 3 years because in the field of dog training is required smelt explosives and narcotics so quickly impair smell.

 

4. The crowd control (Dalmas) dogs in this section have tempramental high enough yet to have an obedience / compliance is high because these dogs will be deployed forces participate directly behind the riot, not the least injured dog hit by a stone, usually for dogs and 4-5 guard handlers are fully clothed people riot for a special guard.

 

Police dog or police K-9 was not used again if they are injured to a level where they will not recover completely or not optimal back at work, pregnant and raising puppies, and too old to be used.

If the dog was killed in the line of duty they get the same respect as their human partners. The handler makes all decisions regarding their coworkers.