K9 Supervisor's Manual: Dynamics in Developing and Managing Police K9 Units

by Robert S. Eden

Overview

Understand, oversee, and develop a police-dog program that excels

Learn:

• The five fundamental factors for running a successful unit, and why some K9 units fail
• How to mitigate liability issues
• How to select the right dogs and handlers
• How to handle budgets and deal with police-dog vendors
• Current training trends and how to develop a positive K9 unit culture

K9 units are on the front line for every dangerous and in progress call, and it’s up to the unit manager to ensure officers have the best possible dogs, equipment, and training for them to do their job and help mitigate the related risk.

Robert Eden, a retired 28-year police veteran with extensive experience as a K9 handler and trainer, provides police departments with a template for the successful development and supervision of police-service dog operations. It provides a wealth of information for supervisors who have limited or no experience with police dogs, as well as new ideas and expert recommendations for those with an extensive K9 background.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781550598919
Publisher:	Brush Education
Publication date:	12/16/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	50 MB
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About the Author

Robert S. Eden is a retired 28 year police veteran. Working with the Delta Police Department in British Columbia, Canada, Robert became a member of the dog section in 1983 and was appointed to the B.C. Police Commission's committee to create minimum police dog training standards for law enforcement agencies in the province. In 1991 he created and developed the International Police K9 Conference, a training seminar that was neither politically oriented nor specific to any particular style of training. Robert continues to consult worldwide on police K9 operations.

Table of Contents

Foreword: Chief Ken Wallentine, West Jordan Police Department
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1. Police Dogs Are a Fundamental Asset
2. Ensuring K9 Unit Success
3. Understanding Liability
4. Modern Development of Police Dogs in North America
5. K9 Unit Culture and Training Trends
6. Apprehension Methods: Bark or Bite?
7. Creating the Right Team
8. Equipment
9. Fair Labor Standards and K9 Handler Compensation
10. Certification Standards
11. Records Management
12. K9 Policy
Resources
Image Credits
About the Author

What People are Saying About This

Sgt. Steve White

Robert dispels myths and lays down frank truths as he gives supervisors the tools to build cultures of excellence in their K9 organizations.

Rick Ashabranner

Robert has a step-by-step guide, in very simple terms, on how to establish and run an exceptionally efficient and effective K9 unit. It's a must read for everyone who works with K9s, and especially for K9 supervisors and administrators with little or no previous K9 experience.

Don Slavik

Robert Eden has written a must-read analysis containing all the components essential for an effective K9 supervisor. His detailed insight and understanding of today's issues are exceptional.