POLICE SERVICE DOG (K-9) UNIT

Since its formation, the Clovis Police Department's K-9 Unit continues to serve as a vital program providing 24/7 coverage to the City of Clovis. K-9 units, which consist of canines and their sworn handlers, each receive over 700 hours of training. K-9 units must pass strict annual POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certification to maintain a high-level or competency

K-9 teams train for real life applications of tracking, building searches, obedience, suspect apprehensions and series of situational and scenario-based training. More specifically, K-9s are trained in the tracking and trailing of fleeing felons and lost children or missing persons. They have the ability to locate discarded articles and can detect the odor of narcotics.

In 2022, the CPD K-9 Unit conducted over 730 hours of training Our K-9 team attend numerous civilian functions, perform K-9 demonstrations and engage in a series of public education programs each year

Notable Achievements:

January: PSD Skipper helped guide Officers to a suspect hiding on top of an RV

March: Assisted the Region 5 Drug Task Force by conducting a free air sniff of a vehicle leading agents to locating 10 ounces of methamphetamine hidden in a false air filter compartment on the engine

July: The K-9 Unit was recertified by Alderhorst, an accredited law enforcement K-9 Training program.

December: Assisted the Region 5 Drug Task Force leading to recovery of 57.5 pounds of methamphetamine.

Special Weapons And Tactics

The Clovis Police Department Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Team is a highly-trained, equipped and coordinated unit that responds to high-risk incidents and critical events. SWAT responses may include, but are not limited to, hostage taking, barricade situations, active shooter incidents, terrorist acts, and any other high-risk incidents. SWAT may also serve highrisk search warrants, apprehend fugitives or be called in support of maintaining public safety at large scale public events

Clovis SWAT's core mission as a force is to save and preserve life This mission is carried out by leveraging the use of special tools, tactics, and techniques to bring a peaceful and safe resolution to hazardous and highly dangerous incidents. The MRAP, the most obvious tool in the arsenal is the armored vehicle obtained from the military. Other than weapons, the team also has a versatile robot that can be used to make entry to a residence or approach a building. In 2022. the Clovis SWAT Team was deployed approximately 5 times.

2022 SWAT Deployments

June 30: SWAT was activated for a barricaded subject at 1109 Hickory St. The Team utilized the robot, video ball, breaching tools and deployment of gas.

July 16: Curry County Sheriffs Office requested SWAT for a barricaded armed subject at Motel 6. The Team utilized negotiation tactics & window breaching.

July 30: SWAT was activated for a barricaded subject at 502 Hull Street. The Team utilized negotiation tactics & door breaching.

September 21: SWAT Deployed to investigate a homicide and execute arrest warrant.

November 10: SWAT was activated to 1121 Purdue St. The situation ended peacefully and a subject with outstanding arrest warrants was taken into custody

Swat

Training

Exercises in 2022

Surveillance

Mobile Surveillance Scenarios

Active Shooter Scenarios

Building Search & Open Space Movements

Physical Fitness Vehicle Assaults

Classroom Training

Firearm Manipulation

Active Door & Window

Breaching

Flash Bang Deployment & Throw Phone

Weapons Proficiency

Riffle Training Hostage Situations

Tactical Combat Casualty Care

Sniper Initiated Assaults