OPS 0202 Canine (K9) Unit
Purpose
To provide members of the Harford County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) with guidelines regarding the Special Operations Division (SOD) Canine Unit.
Summary
The objective of the Canine Unit is to provide line support to Agency personnel by providing highly mobile, specially trained, police service dogs. The police service dog is primarily utilized as a locating tool, capable of searching for items or people and apprehending criminal suspects while providing additional safety for deputies.
