Oklahoma HB1749 mandates heat alarm systems in vehicles used for canine law enforcement programs.
Oklahoma HB1749 requires law enforcement agencies to equip vehicles used in canine law enforcement programs with a heat alarm system. The system must activate an audible alarm and lower the vehicle's rear windows when the vehicle stops running or the interior temperature exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit. The alarm must also notify the canine law enforcement officer of the dangerous situation. The law applies to any police department with statewide jurisdiction as well as any university or college campus police. The act becomes effective November 1, 2025.
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