Medical transportation for police dogs injured in official duty

Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Transportation, acting through the Office of Emergency Medical Services Initiatives at the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, shall publish guidance for emergency medical services personnel in order to care for police dogs injured while such police dog is engaged in official duties of the dog. The Secretary shall develop such guidance using existing Federal guidelines of the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Defense, the Canine Tactical Combat Casualty Care Guidelines, and other resources already available at Federal agencies. The Secretary may consult accredited veterinarians, as necessary, in developing the guidance under this section.