K9 Patrol Tactics course is a high tempo training
day. The goal is to maximize training time and break the cycle of excessive “down-time”
that often accompanies K9 training days. This course is designed for handlers who
have their K9 partner in attendance.
The focus is not solely on the canine and its skills; but rather both the handler and
canine will be challenged individually and of course as a team. This will be achieved
through pre-deployment strategies, scene management, tactical searching / cover
techniques (both indoor and outdoor), Decision Making Exercises (DME’s) and
immediate action drills.

Topics Covered:

• Tactical Obedience / Agility with distractors
• Searching techniques with single and multiple officers
• Arrest techniques with and without physical apprehensions
• Confidence building
• Strategies for neutralizing lethal assaults / ambushes
• Force on Force and Immediate Action Drills
• K9 tactical medicine
• Mission planning and pre-deployment strategies
• Policy and Procedure
• Current Case Law

K9 Handler

• Patrol K9 Vehicle
• Full Duty gear (Vest / Belt – to be worn during course)
• Clear Eye Protection
• Flashlights/weapon mounted light
• Appropriate footwear
• Rain gear/weather-appropriate gear
• Hard Muzzle, soft muzzle and Collars (Charging system for E Collars)
• Kong or other reward systems
• 30-foot leash, 6-foot leash (all others)
• Tracking harness/patrol harness/K9 ballistic vest (if issued)
• Bite Sleeve/Bite Suit, tugs, pillows (Clothing covers)
• K9 First Aid Kit (ideal)
• Notebook and Pen
• Dog Food