Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USCB-0004
Organization's ID:
G0725008-29 & G0725007-29
Organization:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
60 days (480 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 criminal justice
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to conduct training of USBP canine teams in accordance with the policies, guidelines, and procedures in USBP Policy and U.S. Case Law.

Learning Outcomes:

  • provide mandated maintenance training and recertification of canine teams
  • identify the procedures for ensuring safe deployment of canine teams
  • be able to identify and apply proper case law in the deployment of detection canines
  • provide technical assistance to field commands in the deployment and administration of a canine program.
  • interpret the instincts, drives and character traits seen in all canines as well as the causes of aggressive behavior and the precautions you should take with a canine

General Topics:

  • Training the canine
  • First aid
  • Problem solving
  • Accurate scoring of certifications and standards knowledge
  • Courtroom testimony and case law
  • Selection testing of canines
  • Handler skills
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

90%
Supplemental Materials