K9 Explosive Detection: A Manual for Trainers

This manual is aimed at trainers and administrators in police service who are trying to build a solid explosive detecting K9 team. Author Ron Mistafa covers Canadian and US laws regarding possession of explosive materials and devices, criminal acts related to explosives, and using a K9 team to fight these crimes. This book was written to help those departments who do not yet have an explosive detection dog, or who are not completely satisfied with their present system of training standards. Following the training guidelines outlined by Mistafa will help your department produce very confident detection teams that search with high degrees of efficiency, effectiveness and safety. This book is designed for the experienced handler or trainer, but can be easily followed by the beginner as well. However, as with any dog unit aspect, always train with someone who has a lot of experience or is an expert, especially in explosive detection. (2012-07-30)