Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USCB-0020
Organization's ID:
072551
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, homeland security, or Animal Behavior
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide training and certification in all aspects of canine behavior, along with case law, handling, training and employing a human remains detection canine. Canines are taught to detect the odors of human blood, body fluids, tissue, organs and bone at various stages of decomposition.

Learning Outcomes:

  • be able to identify and apply proper case law in the deployment of a human remains detection canine
  • 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

General Topics:

  • 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
  • Be able to identify and apply proper case law in the deployment of a human remains detection canine
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials