Introduction of K-9 in Bail Enforcement

Hey ya'll. Has anyone concidered the introduction of K-9's into the Bail Enforcement Industry? It just popped into my mind and I was thinking about the liability involved and who pays the hospital for the "stitches" after the apprehension. Any thoughts or ideas?

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Jim Elkins, Lead Agent
Global Recovery Agency, llc
Locust Grove (Atlanta) Georgia
(678) 759-0530
Bail Enforcement / Recovery
Specialized Repossessions
"NSF" Bad Check Recovery
Extraditions

Q: K-9's used in BEA ?

A: Several topics regarding this issue in previous threads.

You can find them through the "search" function.

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River City Associates
Decatur, Al. 35601

Not sure if anyone on here is actually using K9's in their work, but I would suggest if you go that route, you be ready and willing to train and train hard with the dog. To do it right is a long and ongoing process. I work with a few K9 officers and they train weekly and go to Trials, etc, to maintain a certain competency.

I would think the liability on a bite, especially on the street in a civilian mode, might be a tough sell with insurers and the n the subsequent judges and courts you might find yourself in front of.

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Northland
MN #40202245
NSIN: BM0510
218-565-0459

In Virginia, you may not bring any canine to a fugitive recovery; not your pet chihuahua or an attacked trained Malinois. There is an inherent risk of using under trained dogs which could result in legal lilability. Police dogs undergo constant training and recertification. Additionally police/protection dogs require additional manpower, something most recovery agents do not have the luxury of using.

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Jenifer Jewell
AT YOUR SERVICE BAIL BONDS & RECOVERY
Private Investigator/Bail Enforcement Agent/Bail Bonds
DCJS 99-183465
Virginia

In CA, you are responsible for any medical treatment for injuries that you caused by your apphrension of the skip. That includes if you o.c, tase or beat them.

No local pd or sheriff will take responsibility for someone elses injured defendant.

I view it this way,

A K-9 in BEA is another tool in our ltl arsenal. I see no difference in employing a well trained leo k-9 vs a taser, chemical agent, etc. PROVIDED the k-9's handler is also professionally trained and accredited or certified. Just as in the same sense of being trained in expandable batons, chemical agents, tasers, handcuffs, etc.

The K-9 should be equipped with highly visible (reflective), bullet proof ID rags.

A K-9 is beneficial to BEA's in the function of building clearing, tracking, and ltl compliance commands. Anything else outside of that would exceed a BEA's function. Keeping in mind that a true BEA's function is the mitigation of the client's liability, which also includes not incurring any.

Re: K-9 legalities: As always with any topic regarding legal issues, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE consult with your attorney, regulatory body or agency, and of course your state laws. To me, I think the employment of a k-9 falls under the "unusual weapons" provision in Taylor vs Taintor. But that is only my interpretation (opinion) on this issue.

If a BEA k-9 is legal in your AO, you have the funds, acreage/facilities, time, and the physical endurance to train just as hard yourself, then I don't see any issues with deploying 1 in the field.

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River City Associates
Decatur, Al. 35601

I have discussed this with Ruffin before and a k-9 is a great tool to have not to mention a partner that you don’t have to worry about being there for you when you need them. As a matter of fact I have a 6 month old German Shepard that is going tomorrow to see Rudy Drexler. Rudy has trained the last 5 NARC dogs for my county and is the trainer for the all of the PD’s in my area. If all works out she will start working with me this summer.

As I stated in my previous post I went to see Mr. Drexler today. In 2 weeks My German Shepard “Indy” will be starting her training with Mr. Drexler. Indy has started her home training today learning commands in German. To anyone that would like to find out more about the training that Mr. Drexler has to offer you can goggle his name or click on the link below.


http://rudydrexler.com/


Andy Dickey
Tri-State Intelligence, LLC