HB 2569 Summary

• Transfers all powers, duties, and functions related to certification and recertification of canine teams from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control, effective January 1, 2015.

• Authorizes the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control to certify canine teams trained to detect either controlled dangerous substances or explosives, with a prohibition against certifying any dog as both a drug dog and bomb dog simultaneously.

• Establishes Drug Dog Advisory Council and Bomb Dog Advisory Council to recommend minimum standards and educational needs for canine team certification, with representatives from law enforcement agencies and the Department of Public Safety.

• Sets certification and recertification fees at $200 and $100 per canine team respectively, with a $50 retest fee, with all fees deposited to the Bureau of Narcotics Revolving Fund.

• Requires retired certified canines to remain in the possession of their law enforcement department, with the handler having first option to adopt the dog, and prohibits adopted dogs from returning to active service.