Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
USCB-0023
Organization's ID:
072555
Organization:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 weeks (480 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 a dual-trained search and rescue and trailing teams, and 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
  • provide mandated maintenance training and recertification of canine teams
  • identify the procedures for ensuring safe deployment of canine teams; be able to identify and apply proper case law in the deployment of search and rescue and trailing canine teams
  • be able to identify and apply proper case law in the deployment of search and rescue and trailing canine teams
  • provide technical assistance to field commands in the deployment and administration of a canine program

General Topics:

  • Search and rescue and trailing training practices
  • Search and rescue and trailing canine handling procedures
  • Reading a search and rescue and trailing canine
  • Search and rescue and trailing canine problem solving
  • Deployment strategies and tactics
  • Incident investigation
  • Instructor development
  • Trailing canine case law
  • Court preparation
  • Canine liability
  • Canine team safety
  • Canine administration
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations

Minimum Passing Score:

90%
Supplemental Materials