Training - K-9 Unit
K-9 Training Guide:
Introduction to K-9, review the SOP. Ask questions checking for comprehension of the SOP.
In-game training:
Check trainee’s uniforms
Inform them of the Kennel Locations in each Station.
(Briefing room at Sandy, Captains Office in Mission Row, Armory in Paleto)
Make mention of K-9 Care. (Take time to let him go to the bathroom, Play fetch with him during slow periods, go for a walk, ect.)
Go over equipment that is in the K-9 Vehicle.
Go over K-9 commands
Explain the use of the rear door popper should something happen to the handler or for faster release of the K9
Explain that if the K-9 is injured, the handler is supposed to stop and help the dog.
Make sure those running as the K-9 know how to select the proper dog and randomize skin textures to make the dog visible.
Foot Pursuits:
Have one trainee, or the trainer act as a suspect.
Have the handler give commands on how to go after the suspect.
Remind handlers that a supervisor is called upon for a dog bite.
Go over procedure when other officers are on scene.
Vehicle Pursuits:
Explain positioning during a vehicle pursuit
Go over vehicle to foot pursuit procedure (how to RP activating the popper i.e. /ooc pushes popper to release K9, Handler can also use save vehicle feature on F5 menu, then the vehicle door menu under vehicle options.)
Do a second pursuit. The first pursuit will have no shots fired, and the second pursuit will have a shots fired aspect.
Search and Rescues/Tracking:
Inform trainee of procedure of how to do a tracking process
Explain to trainee that a piece of clothing or something with the person’s scent for the K9 to pick up the scent of who you are looking for (i.e. /me lets K-9 sniff driver’s scarf found on the ground next to the driver's seat)
Explain how to have the K-9 indicate and how to track subject (i.e. /me dog sniffs ground, trying to find a scent and then the subject would respond with something like /ooc dog picks up scent just south of 3005 leading into the forest)
One scene looking for a lost hiker who fell on the mountainside. (Non-Hostile Search and Rescue.)
One scene looking for a suspect who managed to ditch cops, and tracking him using the K-9 from there.
Evidence Searches/ Narcotics Searches:
Explain to the trainee how narcotics searches are to be conducted
Explain that a counter-clockwise lap around the vehicle is the easiest and most efficient way to do a narc search
Give examples of how to conduct said search (/me runs dog around vehicle)
Explain how to have the dog RP finding narcotics using /me or /ooc (i.e. /me dog hits on drivers side front door)
Structure Searches:
Explain to the trainee how to conduct a structure search with only two officers and with up to 3 other officers (minimum of one additional with the handler in all structure clears).
Explain how if 3 patrol officers in addition to the K-9 handler should fan out and that officers should remain BEHIND the K-9 at ALL times.
Run a test run at a structure with multiple rooms (the Abandoned Motel in Sandy Shores or Pillbox Med Center is a good place to do this) while searching for a suspect who isn’t armed.
Run another test run with a suspect that is armed at the same location.
Make sure handlers are giving proper commands before officers go in for an arrest.
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