Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USCB-0031
Organization's ID:
G0723033-30
Organization:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
35 days (280 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 criminal justice
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the training required to handle a detection canine in any field location or environment in accordance with the policies, guidelines, and procedures in USBP Policy and U.S. Case Law.

General Topics:

  • Deploying a canine
  • Assessing the scene
  • Preparing for deployment
  • Caring for a canine
  • Completing administrative documentation
  • Canine case law
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials