Cite as: 21 CNCA § 648

A. "Dog handler" means any police officer or peace officer who has successfully completed training in the handling of a police dog as established by the policy or standard of the law enforcement agency employing said officer.

B. "Police dog" means any dog used by a law enforcement agency of this Nation or political subdivision of this Nation which is especially trained for law enforcement work and is subject to the control of a dog handler.

C. "Police horse" means any horse which is used by a law enforcement agency of this Nation or political subdivision of this Nation for law enforcement work.

D. "Police officer," "police" or "peace officer" means any duly appointed person who is charged with the responsibility of maintaining public order, safety, and health by the enforcement of all laws, ordinances or orders of this Nation or any of its political subdivisions and who is authorized to bear arms in execution of his responsibilities.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.