K-9 Police Units Training Manual

Dive into the fascinating world of the criminal investigator, this textbook unveils the tools and techniques used by today's law enforcement professionals. Learn the techniques and tactics used by the world’s best police force K-9 units, and better understand the bond between policeman and four-legged companion.

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Four Legged Imports –

“Breed alone is not enough. In fact, a great deal of work goesinto selecting the dog that will be physically and temperamentally strong enough to be part of a K-9 team. In years past, police wouldget donated dogs and train them for K-9 work; however, todaythat has changed. Training has become so specialized for modernpolice work that the demand for better dogs has resulted in manydepartments—especially those in large cities—importing dogsfrom Europe. Says St. Paul K-9 trainer Mark Ficcadenti. “