Brad SmithFrom Brad SmithSpecial UnitsPutting a Good Bite into K-9 DeploymentAs the law enforcement community is well aware, police service dogs have proven to be a valuable tool to law enforcement over the last 15 to 20 years. The key word to this statement is "tool." Many SWAT's personnel are not aware of their K-9's capabilities in certain situations and some of the handlers have never been trained in SWAT tactics. COVER PHOTO: TERRI CAVOLI (© 1999)March 31, 1999Page 1 of 1