Warwickshire Police

Course Title
Explosive detection dog. Initial course

Course manager
Ned Barker

Who should attend?
Currently operational qualified G.P. dog handlers

Course entry requirements
None

Venue of course
Environmental at suitable training venues.

Duration of course
8 weeks

Delivery method
* Trainer input.

• Practical application of instruction
• Practical incidents
• Group discussion to identify and solve problems encountered in operational practical situation.

Kit/Equipment required
* High Visibility harness (Dog)

• Fragmentation suit (Handler)
• Utility vest/PPE

Additional Information
Licensing criteria as supported by the Explosive manual of guidance. (Externally assessed)

Aim
The course is designed to train an experienced handler with a novice dog, in respect of the curriculum laid down by ACPO manual for explosive detection dog and handler training.The primary aim is to ensure that the dog and handler are operating safely and in accordance with good practise as laid out in the Explosive manual of guidance.

Objectives
By the end of the course the student will be certified as competent to work operationally with an explosive detection dog.

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