The Benicia POA K-9 Program
The objective of the Benicia Police Department Canine Program is to promote an atmosphere of service and safety in the community by providing general and specialized law enforcement patrol with the efficient use of canine teams. Additionally, efficient use of canine teams has been shown to reduce injuries to officers and citizens resulting from criminal activity, as well as reducing staff hours necessary to accomplish area searches.
Apprehension • Crowd Control • Armed/Barricaded Suspect • High-Risk Vehicle Stops • Tracking • Area Searches • Article Searches • Lost/Missing Person Searches • Building Searches • Demonstrations
Of training complete for our police canines prior to being ready for police services
Of additional training a month is required to maintain certification and skills.
