Warwickshire Police

Course Title
Narcotics, Weapons & Cash Police Dog Initial Training 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
6 weeks

Delivery method
* Trainer input.

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

Kit/Equipment required
* High Visibility harness (Dog)

• Utility vest/PPE

Additional Information
Continual trainer assessment throughout the course. Final assessment by a Home Office/ACPO Accredited instructor.

Aim
To train police dog and handler to perform searches to detect and recover dangerous drugs, weapons and cash to meet increasing demand.

Objectives
To train to a high standard, handlers and dogs in the specialised role of drugs, weapons & cash detection. To ensure the handlers are made aware of current trends in concealment methods

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