Massachusetts Statewide Point of Entry: Police Dogs (K9)

Effective:          08-10-22

Supersedes:    

Emergency transports of police K9s injured in the line of duty, pursuant to Chapter 23 of the Acts of 22, must be made to either:

A)   Veterinary hospitals with 24-hour/7-days-a-week referral care, transfusion capability, surgical capabilities, ICU care, and board-certified veterinary specialists in either surgery, critical care or both.  As of this date, the following veterinary hospitals are the only ones in the Commonwealth with these capabilities:

or

B)   Veterinary practices used by the police department for which the police K9 is deployed, when directed by the police K9’s handler upon his confirmation that the veterinary practice is open and available to take care of the police K9.

Reference:  2022 MA OEMS Police Dog Treatment Protocols