Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
VSPA-0011
Organization's ID:
0011
Organization:
Virginia State Police Academy
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
520 hours (13 weeks)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 Security
NOTE: Students can only receive credit for one of the following: Basic Canine Techniques: Accelerants, Basic Canine Techniques: Explosives, Basic Canine Techniques: Narcotics, or Basic Canine Techniques: Patrol/Bloodhound.
Description

Objective:

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

Learning Outcomes:

  • Care for and provide proper treatment to their canine partner, demonstrate officer safety techniques while utilizing their canine, demonstrate proper disciplinary methods to maximize use of the canine and to ensure a passive response to alerts to protec

General Topics:

  • Canine health maintenance and medical treatment, basic canine techniques, basic canine deployment, and basic safety awareness of accelerant materials
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

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