The Safe and Effective Explosives Detection Canine Operations workshop prepares canine handlers to safely continue once their canine partner indicates a potential explosive. Handlers learn what to do and what not to do for safe, continued response as an incident potentially escalates.
The Safe and Effective Explosives Detection Canine Operations workshop provides handlers with practical information concerning:
- IED components
- IED effects
- Threat analysis
- Identification of suspicious packages, people, vehicles, and unmanned aerial systems (UAS/drones)
- Decision making and navigating ambiguities
- Response to explicit bomb threats
- What to expect from a bomb squad response
- How to support a bomb squad response
The half-day Safe and Effective Explosives Detection Canine Operations workshop includes ten tabletop exercises led by an FBI-certified bomb technician. Participants return to duty enabled with practical information and takeaway decision-making tools for improved safety and security.
David Buck is a bomb technician, post-blast investigator, trainer and consultant. He can be contacted at david.buck@hazardid.com.
