YOUTUBE LINK to view Video of Deployment https://youtu.be/71_j-f38Rxs

"Suspect's car is on fire!" Sgt. Matt Allert and Deputy Shane Day (Riverside Sheriff's K9) debrief a deployment in which the use of a canine brings a dangerous situation to a safe conclusion.

Episode Summary

In this episode of Police K9 Radio, we break down a powerful real-world deployment where a police K9’s decision-making and training directly saved the life of a suspect. This incident flips the script on the usual apprehension narrative and puts the focus on preservation of life — a responsibility every handler carries. If you’re a working handler, supervisor, or trainer, this episode is a must-listen. We dissect the incident step-by-step, focusing on tactical choices, canine control, and the split-second decisions that made the difference between life and death.

What You’ll Learn

• Real-World Deployment Analysis: How a K9 team’s restraint, control, and training helped preserve life during a volatile encounter.

• Handler Judgement Under Pressure: Making the right call when lives are on the line — including the suspect’s.

• Training That Transfers to the Street: Why your obedience, out, and recall reps matter more than ever.

• Tactical Integration: How the K9 handler worked seamlessly with patrol and command to manage the scene.

• Ethics and Expectations: The evolving role of police K9s in a time where every bite, video, and decision is scrutinized.

Why It Matters This episode challenges conventional thinking and highlights the life-saving potential of police dogs beyond apprehension. It’s a wake-up call for those still chasing bites and ignoring discipline, control, and scenario-based training.

Perfect For:

• K9 Handlers looking to elevate their decision-making

• Trainers building real-world reliability

• Supervisors evaluating deployment tactics

• Agencies striving for balanced K9 programs

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Lt Nate Lange and K-9 Handler Jason Miller from the Elk Grove Police Department discuss the future of law Enforcement and the impact on canine deployments with a state of the art drone program.

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Bruce Praet is the co-founder of Lexipol and a partner in Ferguson, Praet and Sherman, a law firm with over 30 years of specializing in defending police civil matters such as shootings, dog bites and pursuits. Prior to becoming an attorney Bruce was a K-9 Handler and SWAT team member for the Orange Police Department.

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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Sgt. Matthew Allert and Deputy Shane Day of Riverside County Sheriff's Office about making changes within the Riverside County Sheriff's K-9 unit.

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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman sit down with Gary Hicks the man behind "Worthless Handler". If you are a handler chances are you have purchased his gear. Gary discusses his journey and purpose behind the brand.

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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman break down considerations every handler should weigh before deploying their canine partner into a car to apprehend a suspect or clear a vehicle.

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YOUTUBE LINK  https://youtu.be/g31k59IXhMY

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman break down the legal, tactical and training considerations of deploying your canine from your patrol car. 

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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss the age old debate...... In home living or in Kennel living for police dogs. This episode is designed for the families of police dogs and steps that should be taken IF handlers decide to try to bring the police dog into the home.

Looking for a K9 Supervisor Course? The next class is in Elk Grove, CA and it's April 28, 29 and 30th. TACTICALK9USA.com for details.

Need a great high performance food for your working dog? INUKSHUKPRO.com - We feed and recommend this great dog food.

Need gear? Look no further than Rayallen,com. Ray Allen Manufacturing provides great gear for police and working dogs. It is a one stop shop!

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss the age old debate...... In home living or in Kennel living for police dogs. This episode is designed for the families of police dogs and steps that should be taken IF handlers decide to try to bring the police dog into the home.

Looking for a K9 Supervisor Course? The next class is in Elk Grove, CA and it's April 28, 29 and 30th. TACTICALK9USA.com for details.

Need a great high performance food for your working dog? INUKSHUKPRO.com - We feed and recommend this great dog food.

Need gear? Look no further than Rayallen,com. Ray Allen Manufacturing provides great gear for police and working dogs. It is a one stop shop!

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman sit down with Todd Wilbur (Precision Explosives) and discuss everything you need to know about training aids and the differences between pseudos and soaks, court room implications and why using TADDS and scent tubes could up your detection game.

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