Canine Evaluator Certification

01. Certification. POST shall certify applicants who meet the requirements set forth in this section and are deemed qualified by their training and experience to evaluate police canine teams. Certificates shall be issued in the areas of Patrol and Detection. (3-31-22) 02. Eligibility. To be eligible for a Canine Evaluator Certificate, each applicant shall: (3-31-22) a. Possess a current or previous POST professional certification and not have been previously decertified as a public safety official in any jurisdiction and comply with any additional provisions required by POST. (3-31-22) 03. Retaining Certification. A certified canine evaluator shall evaluate a minimum of four (4) dogs every two (2) years in the discipline in which they are certified to evaluate. Any evaluator not satisfying this requirement shall complete all requirements for initial canine evaluator certification to be recertified. (3-31-22) 04. Revocation. The Council may revoke Canine Evaluator certification if an evaluator is deemed unqualified to continue evaluating police canine teams. Review of canine evaluator certification may be initiated upon the request of an agency head, other reliable source or the Council. (3-31-22) 093. – 099. (RESERVED)