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K9s4COPs: Helping Agencies One K9 at a Time
A Q&A with Kristi Hoss Schiller and her journey as the founder of K9s4COPs.
November 5, 2024
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The Road to a Better K9 Vest
After years of R&D, Aardvark Tactical releases a new PROJECT7 ballistic- and stab-resistant vest designed for K9 tactical use.
November 5, 2024
The yoke articulates and moves separately from the P7K9 vest to allow the dog’s head to move up and down.
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K9 Decontamination Matters
Does your department have a plan for decontamination of law enforcement K9s after exposures in the field?
November 5, 2024
A basic wipe down of police K9s with a disposable microfiber towel saturated with diluted chlorhexidine is recommended, even if nothing significant happened that day.
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How the AKC Detection Dog Task Force is making sure the U.S. has a ready supply of explosive detection K9s.
How the AKC Detection Dog Task Force is making sure the U.S. has a ready supply of explosive detection K9s.
October 2, 2024
Agencies seek floppy-eared sporting dogs for bomb detection work for their high drive and excellent temperament.
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Arson dogs help increase conviction rates for the difficult-to-detect crime of arson.
Arson dogs help increase conviction rates for the difficult-to-detect crime of arson.
October 2, 2024
ROTC is certified as an ignitable liquid detection K9 through the Maine State Police at the Maine Criminal Justice Academy.
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Even electronic devices hidden underwater, or underground, can be detected by Electronics Storage Detection dogs.
Even electronic devices hidden underwater, or underground, can be detected by Electronics Storage Detection dogs.
September 11, 2024
Rosco is an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9 that works to save children from trafficking rings.
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Must have items for every K9 handler’s first aid kit.
Must have items for every K9 handler’s first aid kit.
September 11, 2024
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How to keep police K9s warm and dry when working in bitter cold.
How to keep police K9s warm and dry when working in bitter cold.
September 11, 2024
Low temperatures, particularly when combined with wind or precipitation, can still cause a dog to lose body heat quickly.
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Measures to take when your police K9 suffers life-threatening injuries on duty.
Measures to take when your police K9 suffers life-threatening injuries on duty.
September 11, 2024
Research shows working dogs that did not received care in the field were 3.55 times more likely to die than K9s that received care before transport.
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Tapping Into Tech to Save K-9 Lives
No officer wants to return to their patrol vehicle and discover that the air-conditioning system has failed with their K-9 partner inside. AceK9 provides a line of vehicle accessories that can protect law enforcement dogs from dying in hot cars.
August 9, 2024
AceK9 products like Hot-N-Pop Pro and AceWatchDog can help keep police K-9s safer.
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E-collars can help or hinder police K9 obedience. Top trainer Daryl Gaunt shares seven ways to improve e-collar usage.
E-collars can help or hinder police K9 obedience. Top trainer Daryl Gaunt shares seven ways to improve e-collar usage.
August 8, 2024
E-collars when used correctly ensure handlers have control over their dogs at all times, even when faced with someone in a bite suit.
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Obedience controls a dog’s behavior without suppressing its drive, says top K9 trainer Jerry Bradshaw.
Obedience controls a dog’s behavior without suppressing its drive, says top K9 trainer Jerry Bradshaw.
August 6, 2024
Jerry Bradshaw's life took a transformative turn when he acquired a dog for security. Attending obedience classes with his first dog sparked a deep love for dog training, ultimately leading him to establish a prestigious training facility for police dogs.
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10 Tips for Effective VIP Protection Operations
Dignitary protection can be challenging for local law enforcement agencies and often requires coordinating with federal and state agencies.
July 26, 2024
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Three tips to help K9 units avoid common record-keeping mistakes.
Three tips to help K9 units avoid common record-keeping mistakes.
July 10, 2024
Detailed and accurate records protect K9s teams when their actions are questioned in court.
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Ohio Dog First to Certify in USPCA Human Trafficking Detection
A K9 team on the Ohio Special Response Team gets USPCA training to find people who are being trafficked or in hiding.
July 10, 2024
Besa is trained to detect concealed humans wherever they are hidden.
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Pick Your Partner: K9 Selection
To select dogs for police work, one must consider factors such as breed; physical characteristics; confidence; and prey, fight and hunt drives.
May 29, 2024
It's crucial to get a clear picture of the police dog's capabilities and compare them to a baseline test that filters out the good ones from the bad ones.
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Focus on K9 First Aid
Wisconsin organization trains officers in K9 first aid to better treat K9 injuries in the field.
May 29, 2024
The Operational K9 Medical Team teaches students how to handle emergency situations with K9s.
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7 Steps to Healthier K9 Paws
Avoid painful paw pads and excessive licking by taking good care of your K9's feet.
May 28, 2024
Taking proper care of a police dog's paws can increase their effectiveness on duty.
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