Illustration, not a real K9.
Armor
Fitted body armor for every working K9, paid for by the agency.
Care
Life saving medical care during service.
A fair limit
A cap on working years, with early retirement when a vet certifies it.
Lifetime care
Medical care covered after retirement.
- Armor: the agency pays for fitted body armor for every working K9.
- Care: the agency pays for life saving medical care during service.
- A fair limit: every police dog retires after 7 years of service or at age 10, whichever comes first, or sooner if a vet certifies it unfit. This follows an agency practice, the Salt Lake City Police K9 FAQ rule of thumb, not an existing law. No law sets a limit today. Police horses live longer, so they retire after 15 years of service or at age 20, whichever comes first, or sooner if a vet certifies them unfit. The 15 is our own number, not an agency rule; age 20 reflects what mounted units report.
- Lifetime care: the agency covers medical care after retirement.
