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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Phoenix police are asking for public input on their new canine policy.
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The department wants feedback on procedures for recordkeeping, handler selection and canine retirements. The policy also covers standards for canine care, equipment and home and work environments.
Phoenix PD & @CityofPhoenixAZ are seeking public input on a new “Canine” policy.
Visit https://t.co/vgMxiE482n for a copy of the proposed policy. The public is invited and encouraged to review the policy and submit feedback.
The public input and comment period ends on May 31. pic.twitter.com/hXTA0sw2yM
— Phoenix Police (@PhoenixPolice) May 28, 2026
Officials are seeking input on guidelines for training, deployment and documentation pertaining to department use of canines, as well as direction for canines critically hurt in the line of duty.
Once finalized, the policy will guide officers assigned to work with canines across the department.
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The department opened a 45-day public comment period back in April and it ends Sunday.
All comments will be reviewed and considered before the policy is finalized.
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