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SUMMARY:K9 Critical Issues
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:\nDr. David “Lou” Ferland\, Chief of Police (Ret.) \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				K9 Critical Issues\nJuly 16 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm\nThis comprehensive course is designed for new and current K-9 handlers\, supervisors\, trainers\, and agency leaders considering the addition or currently having a K-9 program. Through video analysis\, classroom scenarios\, and interactive discussions\, participants will gain essential updates often required by accreditation bodies. While handlers are not required to bring their dogs\, the course accommodates their care with regular breaks. The curriculum covers leadership\, liability\, training\, public relations\, and the evolving legal landscape surrounding K-9 use and deployment. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nEvaluate the need for a K-9 unit within a community and understand the foundational purpose of such programs.\nUnderstand K-9 leadership principles\, liability concerns\, mutual aid issues\, and relevant legal standards like Graham v. Connor.\nLearn effective training practices\, deployment tactics\, certification requirements\, and in-service scenario-based training strategies.\nExplore the role of K-9 programs in public relations\, media engagement\, and managing social media presence.\nPrepare for budgeting\, care and maintenance of K-9s\, and future considerations for evolving or expanding unit capabilities.\n\nEquipment Needed: \n\nNone
URL:https://dirigosafety.com/class/k9-critical-issues-7-16-26/
LOCATION:New England HIDTA\, 13 Branch Street\, Suite 209\, Methuen\, MA\, 01860\, United States
CATEGORIES:Law Enforcement
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