K-9 Law Enforcement Training
K-9 law enforcement units can be trained to perform a variety of functions. Training programs are used to train both the dog and its handler in unison with completion of the program dependent on both passing. Training programs are offered through police academies as well as other agencies.
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Narcotics
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Narcotics K-9 training programs include training the dog in scent detection for illegal substances. The training also includes putting the dogs in various environments and situations, such as searching cars, lineups, houses and cargo. Handlers also receive training in search and seizure procedures, case law, indications and techniques.
Patrol
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Patrol K-9 units require extensive training in various settings and situations. Patrol dogs are trained in crowd and suspect control situations day and night, felony car stops, live fire, tracking suspects, and more. Handlers must be able to control the dog both on and off the leash using verbal and nonverbal commands. In addition to physical training courses in handling the dog, the handler also receives training in case law, liability, safety, training techniques and K-9 trauma procedures.
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Tracking
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Tracking dogs can be used for locating suspects or missing persons as well as recovering evidence, though this is not as well utilized. Tracking dogs are trained in scent detection and air scent search and rescue as well as cadaver recovery. Additional training for the handler may include case law, procedures, training techniques and other areas.
Explosives
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Explosives training for K-9 units include odor recognition as well as scenerio-based training, threat assessment, operational searches and dead man search procedures.
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