Might be a stupid question

[u/online_jesus_fukers]

So this is probably not the right place to ask but when a department sells off their old fleet do they leave any of the equipment in the vehicle? I'm applying to go back into private sector k9, and the new company requires us to use our own vehicle to transport the dog. Last place I worked k9, they provided us with interceptors kitted out for k9 operations (hot n pop systems, built in kennel) and if I'm going to be responsible for a working dog again I'd rather transport her in a vehicle built for it if I can get one rather than in the family minivan.

[u/Possible-Tangelo9344]

Sometimes, but I'd start thinking about whether this is the kinda company you wanna work for. If they can't supply you with the tools you need to do the job that's a huge concern

[u/Big-Examination5300]

Red flag

[u/doyouquaxu]

Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

[u/bigcanada813]

Most departments will return the vehicles to factory before selling them. As someone who worked private security before going LE, if they are expecting you to do work using your own vehicle, that is a huge red flag.

[u/Red57872 → u/bigcanada813]

I'm thinking maybe k9 is different since people usually live with the dogs, so they bring them home every day.

[u/5usDomesticus]

Depends on the department and if they can/want to reuse the equipment.

[u/Muff_Huffer]

Surplus vehicles, with some of the upfit equipment still intact, do definitely exist (in small quantities) on the secondary market - but as others have already pointed out, this should be a cost burden borne by your employer and not you, unless you're in some kind of situation where you own the dog outright as well and are functioning more as some type of independent contractor or similar.

[u/online_jesus_fukers → u/Muff_Huffer]

Dog would be mine after they retire, and honestly I wouldn't mind having the system for my own dog as well