SERVICES NOT PROVIDED BY MWD TEAMS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: List three services not provided by MWD teams.

The MWD teams sole function is to indicate on the basis of a trained MWD response, the suspected location of controlled substances. MWD teams WILL NOT provide

. laboratory testing services for suspected contraband, l legal advice, or l transportation to or from any command or other

area for anyone other than authorized MWD team personnel.

MWD TEAM CONSIDERATIONS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Explain the policy regarding the MWD and the handler. Describe situations under which an MWD search may be terminated.

The MWD and handler must always be used together. Loaning an MWD to civil authorities for use with another handler is prohibited. The handler should have exclusive control over the search effort and complete access to the search area. Handlers perform the sole task of working the MWDs and should not take part in any other activities to help civil authorities unless specifically authorized. Detector dogs may not be used to search persons. MWD teams should not be posted at any post, quarterdeck on piers, at the foot of brows, at gates, and so on, for the sole purpose of deterrence or "show."

The MWD team kennel master/supervisor or handler, with permission of the security officer, may cancel or reschedule a search at any time due to the non-availability of teams or for higher priority commitments, and should notify the affected command as far in advance as possible.

The MWD team kennel master/supervisor of the handler is authorized to terminate any search for reasons of misconduct, non-compliance with requirements of OPNAVINST 5585.2, or hazardous situations. Within 2 working days of the scheduled search, the kennel supervisor should forward a letter of cancellation to the command, via the chain of command, explaining the reasons for termination of the search. Continually reported and uncorrected problems may be cause for not servicing a command. For more information on the MWD program, see the Military Working Dog Manual, OPNAVINST 5585.2.

SUMMARY

In this chapter, we described the organization and management structure of the MWD program. The three types of MWD teams were covered, as well as the importance of MWD certification and training. Use of MWDs aboard ship was discussed, followed by search techniques and recommendations for successful DDD searches. Next, we pointed out the duties of the Chief Master-at-Arms or command representative, and then we considered the duties of the recorder. Safety precautions for MWD handlers were covered along with the policy on releasing MWDs. Then we pointed out how MWDs may be detailed to the U.S. Secret Service, and how MWD support may be provided to civilian law-enforcement agencies both inside and outside the continental United States. Next, we discussed services NOT provided by MWD teams, and finally, we looked at some overall MWD team considerations.

CHAPTER 12 PATROLS

Naval security departments and detachments provide the commanding officer with continuous support by enforcing military laws, rules, and regulations. Security personnel are charged specifically with preventing and suppressing crime, assessing command physical security posture, investigating alleged offenses, apprehending offenders, and registering and controlling privately owned vehicles and weapons aboard the activity. Other responsibilities include keeping the commanding officer advised on the current state of crime and other potential problem areas, and procedures for preventing disruption of command discipline.

PATROL ACTIVITIES

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Describe the four basic categories of patrol activity.

An effective, aggressive patrol operation is the cornerstone to the efficiency of any law enforcement tasking, whether military or civilian. The activities of patrol are as varied as the missions to be accomplished.

With few exceptions, patrol is performed by uniformed law enforcement personnel assigned to marked patrol units, or foot patrol. The primary emphasis of the uniformed patrol has been to establish a means of preventing and deterring crime, responding quickly to calls for service, and providing timely responses to non-crime service demands. Generally speaking, patrol activity can be broken into four basic categories:

1. Calls for service

2. Routine preventive patrol

3. Patrolman-initiated activity

4. Administrative tasks

These patrol activities comprise the basis for meeting the objectives of the patrol which are to (1) protect life and property; (2) prevent crime; (3) identify and apprehend offenders; and (4) maintain good order and discipline. Patrol operations have traditionally been designed to provide a multitude of both crime and non-crime related services. The objectives of patrol reflect this multiplicity of purpose.

PATROL ORGANIZATION

LEARNING OBJECTIVES: List and explain the duties and responsibilities of the various members of the patrol organization.

Navy activities with a combined military and civilian population of 500 or more (or less, if deemed necessary by the commanding officer) have a security department with a security officer as the department head. Some larger commands will have a security detachment organized with a security officer as the Officer in Charge (OIC). The detachments and departments have at least three divisions: operations, administration, and investigations. Patrol comes under the functions of the operations division and the operations officer. The size of the station and the scope of security responsibilities determine the number of personnel assigned to a patrol section. Figure 12-1 is an example of a well staffed patrol organization. If a security department services a small activity, or is

Figure 12-1.-Patrol organization.

understaffed, adjustments to the organization must be made. For example, the Patrol Watch Commander may absorb the duties of the Patrol Supervisor, or eliminate the Assistant Operations Officer, or both. The duties of the patrol division are listed in the following paragraphs.

SECURITY OFFICER

The security officer is responsible for organizing, training, and directing the command's police and guard forces sufficient to protect, react to, and confront situations and circumstances which threaten personnel and property.

OPERATIONS DIVISION OFFICER

The operations division officer is appointed by, and is responsible to, the security officer for the following:

1. Overall performance of the patrol division.

2. Training and welfare of all assigned personnel.

3. Enforcing all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

4. Maintaining all required records, reports, and files.

5. Assigning qualified personnel to guard and patrol duties and maintaining a record of such assignments.

6. Maintaining various statistics and interpreting data to keep the security officer informed on the status of the patrol division.

7. Reviewing daily all incident complaint reports and preparing a brief of significant events (usually from the security desk journal) for the security officer.

In addition, the operations division officer may prepare and keep an up to date map of the entire area covered by the patrol division. This map can show the routes covered by each patrol, off limits areas, and other areas of significance. A bulletin board may be used for posting special orders for each patrol, photographs and descriptions of wanted persons, and other items of interest to the patrols.

PATROL WATCH COMMANDER

The patrol watch commander is under the direct supervision of the operations division officer or assistant operations officer, if assigned. The patrol watch commander is responsible for law enforcement and security of the activity during the period of the watch. The duties and responsibilities of the patrol watch commander are as follows:

1. Ensuring that the patrol duty section personnel maintain a smart and correct military appearance at all times.

2. Instructing members of the watch of their duties and responsibilities and ensuring that all assigned tasks are carried out in a professional manner.

3. Ensuring that all trainees are assigned to the watch section field training officer (FTO) for proper indoctrination and training.

4. Ensuring the safeguarding of persons placed in detention. The watch supervisor (or turnkey if assigned) ensures that, when a person is searched, all applicable instructions pertaining to searches are complied with

and that booking and required log entries are made.

5. Reviewing all incident complaint reports ensuring they are complete and concise and submitted to required authorities in a timely manner.

6. Making frequent inspections of persons apprehended, ensuring that no unnecessary bodily contact is made.

7. Making frequent inspections of the security department headquarters.

8. Responsible during the watch period for all equipment and items under the custody and control of the patrol section, such as weapons and patrol vehicles.