Law Enforcement Canines

2026-11-03

CANINE ACCEPTANCE Canine ( s ) will be evaluated for acceptance for a maximum of 46 calendar days after selection . CHP will accept or reject a canine according to the following procedures . 2 . 1 Canine shall be medically evaluated according to the tests listed in Section 5 . 0 - Medical Tests by a licensed veterinarian at the expense of the CHP . 2 . 2 The canine ( s ) shall be required to successfully pass all tests listed in Section 4 . 0 – Canine Tests for its intended purpose ( Dual Purpose vs Single Purpose ) in order to be accepted . 2 . 2 . 1 The Contractor who provided the canine ( s ) may attend any portion of this performance evaluation prior to the canine being admitted to the CHP canine academy . 2 . 3 CHP will award each canine a " pass " or " fail " grade for each canine test from Section 4 performed . 2 . 3 . 1 If a canine fails a test , CHP will offer further training to help it pass . 2 . 3 . 2 If the canine still fails a test – even after additional work – CHP will return the canine to the Contractor . 2 . 3 . 3 If the canine passes all tests , CHP will accept the canine . 3 . 0 CANINE ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR CANINE ACADEMY Canine receives continued evaluation , testing , and training in the 11 - week CHP canine academy . 3 . 1 The grading method used at the CHP canine academy will be the same as discussed in Section 2 . 3 – Pass or Fail Grade . 3 . 2 If CHP determines a canine passes the academy , the canine will enter CHP service . 4 . 0 CANINE TESTS CHP will use the following tests in selection and acceptance procedures listed in Section 1 . 0 – Canine Selection at Contractor ’ s Facility , Section 2 . 0 – Canine Acceptance , and Section 3 . 0 – Canine Acceptance Criteria for Canine Academy . Each test applies to single and dual - purpose canines except where noted : 4 . 1 Gunfire : The canine must show tolerance to gunfire from the handler and decoy . 4 . 2 Slick or Grated Floors : The canine must not display any fear or discomfort while standing , walking , or running on slick or grated floors . 4 . 3 Tight Areas : The canine must confidently enter and investigate tight areas . 4 . 4 Heights or Stairs : The canine must show tolerance of heights and walking up stairs . 4 . 5 Darkness : The canine must confidently enter and investigate dark structures and areas . 4 . 6 Freeway Traffic : The canine must show tolerance of freeway traffic . 4 . 7 Conveyances ( i . e .: Vehicles , Aircraft , Helicopters , Boats ): The canine must show tolerance of being around or riding in different types of conveyances . 4 . 8 Obstacles : The canine must be able to jump over hurdles of various heights not to exceed 6 feet , crawl through tunnels , and navigate a narrow walkway . 4 . 9 Being Lifted : The canine must tolerate being lifted or picked up by handler . 4 . 10Hunt for toy : Upon being released , the canine must search for an object which is out of sight . The canine must exhibit concentrated hunting behavior utilizing its olfactory senses . The canine is expected to maintain this behavior for a minimum of 4 minutes . 4 . 11Perseverance Test : Handler will pre - stimulate the canine with an object that will then be placed under or behind a heavy or immovable object ( cement block , tire , crate , fence , box , etc .). The canine must show a desire to obtain the object by barking , scratching , staring , or otherwise and not leaving the object . 4 . 12Grab : Upon locating the object , the canine must immediately grab the object in its mouth and show a desire and satisfaction to play with the object . 4 . 13Release : The canine must not show conflict with the handler when being removed from decoy or toys . 4 . 14Kennel : The canine must not show conflict with the handler when being retrieved or returned to the kennel . 4 . 15Patrol ( dual purpose only ): The canine must show proficiency engaging a decoy wearing training equipment ( Bite and Hold ). 4 . 16Patrol ( dual purpose only ): While staked out , the canine must not show fear or uncertainty but demonstrate independent confidence .

California

2026-03-27