MANUFACTURED IN THE USA Owner's Manual Warranty What Equipment Does a K9 Officer Use Extendobed 1:58 pm November 24, 2021 K9 officers have similar jobs to other police officers, but they differ because of the large animals they take with them to every job. These large furry friends help officers uncover vital information and arrest wrongdoers. However, a K9 unit requires a lot more than just a specially trained dog. There’s a lot of equipment and gear you’ll need for the K9. In this article, we’ll go over the equipment a K9 officer uses for their partner. Animal Transport The biggest pieces of equipment that a K9 officer and dog team use is gear that helps with the transportation of the dog. A great example of this would include the giant cages you can find in the vehicle of any K9 officer. This helps keep everyone safe while the officer brings the dog from location to location. Officer Protection Although these K9 dogs receive extensive training before they join a team, there’s always a chance that the dog will need more training. In such instances, the training officer will wear equipment that’s comprised of a bite suit with full sleeves. This gear helps train police dogs without risking injuries on the people training them. Harness and Leash Even with all their training, police dogs still need leashes and harnesses that enable their partners to control them better. The harnesses can be very useful for the partners, as they can hold various first responders’ kits that may save lives when on the job. Normal Police Equipment All this specialty gear doesn’t include the regular items a dog might need or all the typical equipment already inside a police vehicle. Optimizing the space inside the vehicle is a top priority for K9 groups because of the additional equipment they carry. That’s why a lot of police departments use aftermarket modifications, like the slide-out truck bed storage, that help with organizing and maximizing the space in their vehicles. This list should help you understand the equipment K9 units use for their job. Most of the equipment is for the protection of the dogs and people around them, making every piece of equipment extremely important for the job. PREVIOUS What Kind of Tools Does a Road Crew Use? NEXT The Gear Inside an Emergency Response Vehicle Recent Posts The Gear Inside an Emergency Response Vehicle What Equipment Does a K9 Officer Use What Kind of Tools Does a Road Crew Use? Things That Every Bug-Out Vehicle Needs Organization Mods for Your Pickup Truck 4242 S Eagleson Road Boise, Idaho 83705 800.752.0706 208.455.2707 websales@extendobed.com QUICK LINKS Build Your Extendobed Owner's Manual Warranty Get a Quote Partners Become a Partner Privacy Policy View Our Brochures CUSTOMER SERVICE Returns Shipping Information Order Information Terms & Conditions STAY CONNECTED Follow us on social media to get instant updates about our new products and special promos! SEARCH PRODUCTS Copyright © 2021 Extendobed®