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We receive several great questions through out the month from our members.  We would like to welcome you to our question of the month section! 

September

Is there is a case law or anything that prohibits the number of officers on a traffic stop during a free-air sniff.  A Florida circuit twice threw out cases because the judge said there were too many officers present during the K9 Sniff and quoted it was an intimidation issue.

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Improving K9 Risk & Liability with Knowledge!

We strive to provide you and your staff with knowledge to improve K9 risk and liability through our jurisdictional-specific police service and working dog law resource courses and members online Canine Legal Updates.

It is imperative for you and your staff to be armed with the knowledge which applies directly to you and your jurisdiction.  Police service and working dog operations vary widely between jurisdictions (local, state & federal circuits) due to differences in training philosophies, operational needs and most important the law.  PSD operations in New York are vastly different than in Illinois or California.  It is for this reason why we bring you the case law that will meet your needs. 

Our Canine Legal Update Seminars are tailored to your jurisdiction and emphasizes:

K9 Industry Standards

  • Training

  • Certification

  • State-specific

  • Discipline-specific

K9: Use of Force, Search & Seizure, Supervisor Liability case law

  • Supreme Court of the United States

  • YOUR Circuit for the United States Court of Appeals

  • YOUR State

  • YOUR Discipline(s)

Online Canine Legal Update Member Advantages:

$50.00 1-year Membership (Agency rate applies with 6 or more membership)

Comprehensive compilation of the newest and the oldest PSD case law including:

use of force, search & seizure, supervisor liability and discipline specific case law from

  • Supreme Court of the United States

  • United States Court of Appeals (All Circuits)

  • All 50 States

  • All K9 Discipline(s)

The most Comprehensive compilation of federal and state specific statutes and resources including:

use of force, search & seizure, supervisor liability and discipline specific related to PSD

Current and updated Police Service Dog News

Monthly electronic newsletter, containing updated federal and state PSD case law

Specific questions answered via email or phone 

Upcoming Seminars

  • Franklin, NC:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Franklin, NC:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Tue, Apr 22
    Southwestern Community College
    Apr 22, 2025, 8:00 AM – Apr 23, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Southwestern Community College , 225 Industrial Park Loop, Franklin, NC 28734, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Bridgeport, TX:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Bridgeport, TX:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Tue, Apr 29
    Weatherford College- Bridgeport Campus
    Apr 29, 2025, 8:00 AM – Apr 30, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Weatherford College- Bridgeport Campus, 5180 US-380, Bridgeport, TX 76426, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Green Bay, WI:  Canine Legal Updates (Patrol & Drug-detection Dog)
    Green Bay, WI:  Canine Legal Updates (Patrol & Drug-detection Dog)
    May 05, 2025, 8:00 AM – May 06, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Green Bay Police Department, 307 S Adams St, Green Bay, WI 54301, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Green Bay, WI:  Canine Legal Updates (Supervisor)
    Green Bay, WI:  Canine Legal Updates (Supervisor)
    Wed, May 07
    Green Bay Police Department
    May 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Green Bay Police Department, 307 S Adams St, Green Bay, WI 54301, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Honesdale, PA:  1-day Search & Rescue Legal Updates
    Honesdale, PA:  1-day Search & Rescue Legal Updates
    May 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Cherry Ridge Campsites, 147 Camp Rd, Honesdale, PA 18431, USA
  • Tyler, TX:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Tyler, TX:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Mon, May 19
    May 19, 2025, 8:00 AM – May 20, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Tyler Police Department, 574 W Cumberland Rd, Tyler, TX 75703, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Billings, MT:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Billings, MT:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Tue, Jun 10
    Jun 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jun 11, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Billings Police Department, 4810 Midland Rd, Billings, MT 59101, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Billings, MT:  Canine Legal Updates Supervisor
    Billings, MT:  Canine Legal Updates Supervisor
    Thu, Jun 12
    Billings Police Department
    Jun 12, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Billings Police Department, 4810 Midland Rd, Billings, MT 59101, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Casper, WY:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Casper, WY:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Mon, Jun 23
    Jun 23, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jun 24, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Casper Police Department, 201 N David St, Casper, WY 82601, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Williamsville, NY:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Williamsville, NY:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Mon, Jul 14
    Erie County Law Enforcement Training
    Jul 14, 2025, 8:00 AM – Jul 15, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Erie County Law Enforcement Training, 6205 Main St, B-602, Williamsville, NY 14221, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Warrensburg, MO:  Canine Legal Updates (Patrol & Drug-detection Dog)
    Warrensburg, MO:  Canine Legal Updates (Patrol & Drug-detection Dog)
    Aug 04, 2025, 8:00 AM – Aug 05, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Warrensburg Police Department, 102 S Holden St suite b, Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Warrensburg, MO:  Canine Legal Updates (Supervisor)
    Warrensburg, MO:  Canine Legal Updates (Supervisor)
    Wed, Aug 06
    Warrensburg Police Department
    Aug 06, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Warrensburg Police Department, 102 S Holden St suite b, Warrensburg, MO 64093, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Midland, MI:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Midland, MI:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Mon, Aug 11
    Aug 11, 2025, 8:00 AM – Aug 12, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Midland Police Department, 2727 Rodd St, Midland, MI 48640, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Midland, MI:  Canine Legal Updates Supervisor
    Midland, MI:  Canine Legal Updates Supervisor
    Wed, Aug 13
    Midland Police Department
    Aug 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Midland Police Department, 2727 Rodd St, Midland, MI 48640, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Bloomington, IN:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Bloomington, IN:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Tue, Aug 26
    Bloomington Police Training Center
    Aug 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – Aug 27, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Bloomington Police Training Center, 3230 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Jackson Springs, NC:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Jackson Springs, NC:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotics
    Sep 09, 2025, 8:00 AM – Sep 10, 2025, 5:00 PM
    Samarcand Training Academy, 3600 Samarcand Rd, Jackson Springs, NC 27281, USA
  • Morrow, GA:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotic
    Morrow, GA:  Canine Legal Updates Patrol & Narcotic
    Nov 05, 2025, 8:00 AM – Nov 06, 2025, 5:00 PM
    The Morrow Center, 1180 Southlake Pkwy, Morrow, GA 30260, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
  • Roswell, GA:  Canine Legal Updates Explosive
    Roswell, GA:  Canine Legal Updates Explosive
    Mon, Nov 10
    Roswell Alpharetta Public Safety Trng
    Nov 10, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Roswell Alpharetta Public Safety Trng, 11565 Maxwell Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30009, USA
    To be invoiced please email or call Jennifer at: 630-361-4632 Jennifer@sheepdogguardian.com
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