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CANINE PSYCHOLOGY--16 hours a. Behavior evaluation b. Drives and instincts relative to police dog prerequisites c. Solving problem behavior d. Reward, conflict, and stress relating to training e. Recognizing proper/improper traits in selection BREED SELECTION--5 hours a. Genetic and breed characteristics of working breeds b. Basic understanding of prepotent working bloodlines POLICE DOG SELECTION TESTS-- 16 hours a. Puppy evaluation tests b. Patrol Dog evaluation and certification tests c. Drug Dog evaluation and certification tests d. Tracking Dog evaluation and certification tests TRACKING AND CRIMINAL EVIDENCE SEARCH—120 hours Classroom: a. Theory of human scent vs. ground disturbance b. Factual scientific research and conclusions c. Films and textbook study of proper mechanics of d. Preservation of criminal evidence by non e. Tracking (ground scent) vs. trailing (air scent) f. Courtroom presentation of evidence and testimony g. Climate conditions and the effect on tracking Field: h. Training procedures for tracking dogs i. Voice inflections in tracking j. Leash handling k. Motivating the tracking drive l. Retraining of dogs from trailing to tracking OBEDIENCE--40 hours Classroom: a. Pavlov’s theory of stimulus/response as it relates to obedience b. Proper motivation techniques c. Maintaining peak mental energy levels in obedience Field: d. Preparation of agility and confidence courses e. Control in hostile situations including armed encounters and shooting incidents f. Training of certification tests APPREHENSION- -120 hours Classroom: a. Review of case law concerning the use of force by police dogs b. Safeguards and conformity of minimal (reasonable) force by police dogs c. Courtroom presentation and behavior d. Prey drive vs. fight drive training e. Technological advances of West German police in undercover (decoy) investigations f. Muzzle training-theory and practicality Field: g. Directional search for suspects h. Building search i. Experiencing stress and conflict j. Tactical deployment of police dogs in armed encounters and decoy work k. Increased officer safety by three phase “out” l. Handler defense m. Surveillance operations NARCOTICS/EXPLOSIVES DETECTION- -120 hours Classroom: a. Review of case laws b. Preparation of training materials c. Scientific research and conclusions relating to detection tasks d. Selection tests for training e. Suitable training areas Field: f. Beginning, intermediate, and finishing phase of training g. Buildup of alert behavior h. Establishing reliability through “Verleitung” or temptation i. Realistic situation training j. Certification tests k. Courtroom behavior and presentation INSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE (student teaching) --80 hours Classroom: a. Instructing police officers in each phase of training course Field: b. Instructing police officers is each phase of training course MISCELLANEOUS- -8 hours Classroom: a. Public relations-community and media and Field: b. Demonstrations and exhibitions c. Participation in civilian canine organizations for public relations purposes d. Emergency canine first-aid |