| K-9 has three different types of capabilities:
Patrol dogs: these dogs are trained and certified by SAPS to serve as an aid in the prevention, combating and investigation of crime.
Narcotic dogs: these dogs are trained for visible policing to ensure service delivery, with the aid of the narcotic detection dogs this is done in harmony with instructions, policies and regulatory framework, they can detect substances like: cocaine, heroin, cannabis, amphetamines & methamphetamines.
Explosive dogs: these dogs assist in the detection of explosive devices on a crime scene, they can detect substances like power gel, PE4 (plastic explosive), MS 200, Firearms and Cartridges, and many other Explosive devices.
Currently K9 Unit is working on a four shifts system which comprises of the four days in and four-days off Shift system.
The unit also conducts School searches, Hostels and places of entertainment within the City of Johannesburg.
Currently, JMPD K9 Unit is a dedicated team and has had numerous arrests and successes over the past months. It covers an estimate of 1,634 square kilometres within the City that stretches from Midrand in the North to Orange farm in the South
There are different types of operations with regard to drugs.
Roadblocks: Section 13(8) is required either by the SAPS Commander in areas where it is conducted or by the JMPD Chief of Police.
Area search: Section 13(7) is required by the Provincial Commissioner SAPS to cordon off an area or building to be searched.
When some complaints are received where dealers are dealing from corners or abandoned houses, no search warrants are required.
Where there is clear evidence of dealing in front of a house or building and the runner or dealer is arrested, officers can search such houses or buildings.
By-Law Enforcement operations Illegal Land Invasion Illegal Street Trading
Illegal connections (Water and Electricity)
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