SB 891 - Introduced Summary

- Introduced -

SB 891 - This act provides that the Department of Public Safety may certify canine and canine-handler training programs for canines engaged in police work. After July 1, 2000, law enforcement agencies acquiring a dog for police-related work must acquire a dog that has been trained as required by the Department.

The Department shall establish a recommended training program for dog-handler teams and shall certify those teams that meet the training standard.

DAVID VALENTINE