Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USCB-0021
Organization's ID:
072552
Organization:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
10 weeks (400 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Introduction to Law Enforcement Training, Homeland Security Training, or Animal Behavior Training
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide training and certification in all aspects of canine behavior, along with case law, handling, training, problem solving and employing human remains detection canine teams in all applicable CBP environments. Function as the local canine expert in canine administration, incident investigation and canine team training.

Learning Outcomes:

  • 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
  • identify the procedures for ensuring safe deployment of canine teams
  • provide mandated maintenance training and recertification of canine teams
  • be able to identify and apply proper case law in the deployment of human remains detection canine teams
  • provide technical assistance to field commands in the deployment and administration of a human remains canine program

General Topics:

  • Human remains detection training practices
  • Human remains canine handling practices
  • Reading a human remains detection canine
  • Detection canine problem solving
  • Deployment strategies and tactics
  • Human remains detection canine case law
  • Court preparation
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes

Minimum Passing Score:

90%
Supplemental Materials