Warwickshire Police

EXPLOSIVE DETECTION DOG. 1 WEEK RE-LICENSING COURSE

Course Title
Explosive detection dog. 1 week re-licensing course

Course manager
Ned Barker

Who should attend?
Officer/dog teams Not less than 2 years serviceHome background suitable for keeping a dogAn affinity for dogs.

Course entry requirements
None

Venue of course
Environmental at suitable training venues.

Duration of course
1 week (Annualy)

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. Pass/Fail.

Aim
To consolidate and refine trained explosive detection dogs and handlers in systems of searching for explosives and explosive devices. 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 session the student will be certified as competent to work operationally with an explosive detection dog, and be duly re-licensed.

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