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Canines <br />Page 2 <br />VLIIII9M <br />7003.04 Canine handlers/department personnel will be responsible for the following: <br />a, Ensuring the overall safety, health and wellbeing of the canine both on <br />duty and off duty, <br />b, Prohibiting the public from having contact with the canine. <br />c. Speaking to the canine supervisor if they are not able to care for the <br />canine or leaving the canine in the care of others. <br />d, Immediately contacting the on -duty supervisor or the canine supervisor <br />regarding property damage or injury caused by or related to the canine whether on <br />duty or off duty. <br />c. Submit police reports and photographs of any injuries or damage caused <br />by the canine. <br />f. When practical, the canine handler should be the person who takes the <br />photographs of the damaged property or injuries. <br />g. Immediately contacting the on -duty supervisor or the canine supervisor <br />regarding any injures or health problems with the canine. <br />h, Logging all canine activities, including, calls for service, training hours <br />and demos in the canine activity database. <br />7003.05 Miscellaneous: <br />a. Canines shall not be used for breeding, participate in shows, field trials <br />or exhibitions unless authorized by the canine supervisor or chief of police. <br />b. Canine handlers shall maintain their canines both on and off duty in a <br />safe and controlled manner, <br />c, Canine handlers will maintain an appropriate clean kennel, administer <br />food and water, and maintain inoculations and general medical attention to the <br />canine, <br />-- a T e City of Orono -shall provide food -,-vet services, and alternative <br />housing for all city owned canines. <br />e. Canines purchased by the Orono Police Department are the property of <br />the police department during assigned service and may revert to non -city <br />ownership upon retirement from service. <br />f. A memo of understanding will be drafted and placed in the canine <br />handlers file. The memo will contain information specific to the canine <br />assignment including; the canine handlers work schedule, compensation for <br />training hours, and compensation for care / maintenance. <br />7002.05 Violent Prisoner: <br />Should a prisoner become violent, an officer shall not attempt to subdue the <br />individual alone. A lone officer shall summon additional police personnel for this <br />purpose. <br />■ When subduing violent prisoners, at least two officers shall be present. When <br />necessary, restraints shall be used for the protection of the prisoner and others. <br />Use of restraints shall be documented in the Daily Log and the Booking Sheet. <br />■ If a violent person, a person booked on a violent charge, a suicidal or potentially <br />