Benefit
To impart the basic skills required of a dog and handler to enable them to become an effective licensed team to detect the illegal use of drugs in the operational environment.
Aim
The aim is to meet the growing demands in the field of drug enforcement and will include training in the detection of all illegal substances which may currently be in use.
Learning Areas
To ensure that the handler:-
Is capable of handling a drugs search dog
Can be self-
To establish if the dog has:
An above average ability to search, willingness to work, a good temperament with no undue aggression or nervousness
The capability to work in all types of conditions and the stamina to work for long periods without tiring
To train the handler in:
The correct method of working their drugs search dog during a search
The safe handling of drugs and associated materials
An awareness of drugs types, classification and effects
To train the dog:
To be obedient both on and off the lead under all conditions
To detect and indicate the presence of drugs for which it has been trained
To search all types of areas, buildings, vehicles and outside terrain
To ignore all reasonable distractions i.e. noise, movement or alternative odours from a human, animal or artificial source which is not physically interfering with the dog
To accept all reasonable form of transport / carriage
Benefit
The successful candidate will be capable of handling a passive search dog, in an operational environment, detecting the presence of illegal substances secreted on the person.
Aim
This course is designed to meet the growing demands in the field of drug enforcement and will include training in the detection of all the known illegal drugs substances in use.
Learning Areas
To ensure that the handler:-
Is capable of handling a passive drugs search dog
Can be self-
Has the ability to work without supervision
Posses the necessary common sense, combined with confidence, patience and determination
Is updated with the current legislation
To ensure that the dog has:-
The necessary physical condition and general health to undertake the task
Has an above average ability to search and willingness to work
Has a good temperament -
Has the capability to work in all types of conditions
Has the stamina, both physical and mental, to work for long periods without tiring or losing motivation
Passive drug dog (Initial course)
Passive drug dog (refresher course)
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