Aug 12, 2015 · Here, let’s focus on the pros and cons of utilizing a brand new dog dedicated to SWAT verses integrating an experienced patrol dog onto the team. From time to time, departments ask about having a dedicated SWAT dog that only deploys with SWAT, not patrol.

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Jul 26, 2021 · Dogs are used to seeing standard patrol uniforms, but when dogs are suddenly thrown into a tactical situation in which SWAT officers are dressed quite differently, some dogs become confused. Dogs are pack animals, and they are used to their pack looking a certain way.

This article first discusses why and how dogs can be an effective tool in SWAT (Special Weapons and Tactics) operations and then addresses the selection of a SWAT dog and handler, along with the training required.

Mar 3, 2025 · S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS, KATTS and T-MACC are a unique one-of-a-kind K9 tactical course that is designed to educate and train K9 handlers, SWAT teams, Specialty Units, Patrol Officers and Correction Officers and the Military on the deployment of police dogs in a high risk patrol or SWAT Operation.

Coming soon will be certifications for SWAT and SAR K9s. Further, we recognize the important role played by civilian police dog trainers in providing high quality trained dogs to law enforcement agencies all across the country.

Jul 16, 2022 · The primary purpose of the police service dog in a SWAT operation is to assist SWAT. Once the police service dog locates the suspect, the police service dog has basically done its job – and then the team decides how to take the suspect into custody.

Learn how to use a properly trained patrol dog and handler in high-risk SWAT operations such as tracking, barricaded suspects, approaches, entries, building searches, vehicle assaults, arrests, chemical agent environments, and more.

Humbly earning instructor certifications in patrol dog and tactical deployment dog (SWAT Dog). Over the years Todd has had the honor of working with different local, state, federal, and military K9 groups.