Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
VSPA-0008
Organization's ID:
VSPA - 0008
Organization:
Virginia State Police Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
13 weeks (520 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 3 Security or Security Management
Students may not receive credit for both Basic Canine Technique - Narcotics and Basic Canine Techniques - Explosives
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide students with the information and needed skills that will afford for proper handling, care, and training of canines for narcotics detection.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate officer safety techniques while utilizing their canine
  • Care for and provide proper treatment to their canine partner
  • Demonstrate proper disciplinary methods to maximize use of the canine
  • Ensure a passive response to alerts to protect property and evidence

General Topics:

  • Canine health maintenance and medical treatment
  • Basic canine techniques
  • Basic canine deployment
  • Basic safety awareness of narcotic materials
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials