Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USCB-0030
Organization's ID:
G0723032-28
Organization:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
38 days (304 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 4 criminal justice
Description

Objective:

The course is designed 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.

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 aspects of canine behavior appropriate to the search for trained odor in a canine search
  • describe the proper use and care of the equipment used in working a detection canine
  • identify the procedures for ensuring safe deployment of canine teams
  • identify the first aid procedures for a canine injury or symptoms
  • apply the pre-search ritual techniques used to perform a pre-search ritual
  • diagram patterns for conducting a search of vehicle search environment
  • diagram patterns for conducting a search of a package or luggage search environment
  • identify the goals of the exercises within the concealed human detection training progression
  • apply the proper advantages and procedures of a patrol route in a field situation to be followed in its training and maintenance

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:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Quizzes
  • scenario-based training, knowledge checks, and certification of evaluation standards

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials