Police And Military Dogs

It is essential that those in the criminal justice system understand the tasks that police dogs perform and the evidence that their work produces. Police and Military Dogs: Criminal Detection, Forensic Evidence, and Judicial Admissibility examines the use of police and military dogs for a wide variety of functions and explores canine biology and behavior as it applies to police work. The book begins with an overview of the changes that have occurred in the field in the past four decades as discoveries have been made about canine capabilities. The author examines how a canine handler’s work with a skilled police dog can affect the subsequent investigation and prosecution of the crime. He discusses optimal procedures for finding and processing evidence and describes the boundaries of admissibility of evidence produced by police dogs. The book examines the many diverse detection functions police dogs are being trained to perform, ranging from cadaver detection to the discovery of explosives. It also describes the use of dogs to apprehend criminals and in search and rescue operations. Written for a wide audience including canine handlers, forensic scientists, attorneys, and the judiciary, this volume covers topics pertinent to all aspects of the police dog in contemporary law enforcement.

Army FM 19-35 This 1977 field manual provides a comprehensive overview of the use and training of dogs for military police work. Covering both Scout dogs, Patrol dogs, Sentry and Narcotics detection dogs it clearly outlines the specific tasks, roles, and training techniques to employ dogs in a police or squad support role. The manual goes in-depth on a variety of topics, such as Basic/Advanced detection training, Tracking, Building and Area searches, Sentry employment considerations, and Evaluation Procedures. It will be of interest to anyone utilizing a dog for law enforcement, as a dog trainer or handler.

First published in 1910, this vintage book explores the various uses of dogs in war, in the police force, and in the home. As much an exposition on what a dog can do as what a dog cannot do, this handbook offers the reader a wealth of valuable information and it will be of significant utility to those with a practical interest in training dogs. "War, Police and Watch Dogs" is also highly recommended for those wishing to train a guard dog, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Dogs for Attack and Defence-Historical", "Dogs for Police Service as used Abroad", "The 'Executive' Dog", "The 'Criminal Tracking' Dog", "Breeds in use on the Continent", "Police-dogs for the United Kingdom", "The 'Executive' and the 'Criminal Tracking' Dog", "Reasons for Employing Dogs", "The English 'Executive' Dog", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality addition complete with the original text and artwork.

In this fascinating book, Nigel Allsopp lifts the lid on the world of police dogs, examining the vital roles they play both in Australia and around the world. Despite the numerous high-tech devices now available to law-enforcement officials, `K9's - as they're known in the trade - remain an indispensable part of police work in a range of fields, notably terrorism and border protection. K9s may sometimes be sent into difficult and dangerous situations, but this is never done without care and concern, for at the heart of their role is the intimate and symbiotic relationship between dog and handler. K9 Cops explores the history, training and current use of police dogs, as well as considering what future dogs have in modern law enforcement. It also includes an A-Z of police canine units in 47 countries. For all police and military personnel, K9 Cops is an informative, must-read book. For the rest of us, it is an entertaining and heart-warming account that dog lovers the world over will enjoy.

Attention dog lovers! Read up on heroic dogs in this heart-touching collection of the bravest canines ever. Readers get three books telling the tales of soldiers in Afghanistan befriending and adopting the dogs of war to a brave bloodhound tracking down criminals in the states. This eBook collection delivers hours of great storytelling.

Communities need police K-9 more than ever in the 21st Century. We are living through a technological revolution in crime that outpaces our ability to keep current in intelligence or to keep up on the street. Gangs, drugs, advanced communications, rapid air and ground mobility across both state and international borders -- it is impossible to field enough police officers. At the most basic level offenders know when there is no police dog on duty in their neighborhood. That is when they run. That is when they go to ground with the officer. That is when they challenge officers with weapons. The Friendly Force -- the police dog -- protects handlers and covers officers. Most officer murders occur at night. Officers are attacked suddenly, often before they realize the suspect is present or observing them. Fifty percent are ambushes. Where officers are weak, the dog is strong. At night the K-9 sees clearly. His senses alert him to the armed suspect nobody realizes is there. In dangerous searches, foot pursuits, assaults, and fights, the dog gives officers the edge, apprehending suspects quickly and safely. Topics included in this comprehensive guide include building a successful police dog program, street patrols, high-risk searches, prison patrols, drug searches, search and rescue, and bomb dogs.