Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USCB-0016
Organization's ID:
TRAEN Code: 072501
Organization:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
7 weeks (280 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 homeland security
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 passive indication detection canine. Canines are taught to detect the odors of currency and firearms.

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 and apply the procedures for ensuring safe deployment of canine teams.
  • identify and apply proper case law in the deployment of a detection canine.

General Topics:

  • Currency and Firearms Training Practices
  • Detection Canine Handling Procedures
  • Reading Detection Canine
  • Deployment Strategies and Tactics
  • Currency and Firearms Detection Canine Case Law
  • Court Preparation
  • Canine Liability
  • Canine Team Safety
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials