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Longmont
Police Department, Department Guide
Recognizing
the benefits and special capabilities of a trained police service dog, the
division enlists the help of three K-9's. One is trained in tracking, obedience,
protection, and the detection of narcotics and dangerous drugs. The second
K-9 is trained like the first with the exception of narcotics detection. And
the third is only trained in the detection of narcotics and dangerous drugs.
Generally,
the K-9 officers have the same duties and responsibilities as any other officer;
but, because of their K-9 partners, their capabilities are significantly enhanced.
Additional duties include: conducting building intrusion searches, conducting
on-leash searches for lost or missing persons, conducting suspect and/or evidence
searches, conducting preventive burglary and robbery patrols, searching disaster
scenes for victims or evidence. K9 officers and their partners will also visit
schools, clubs, businesses, etc. to provide information and demonstrations
about the K-9 unit.