K9 Supervisor's Manual: Dynamics in Developing and Managing Police K9 Units (K9 Professional Training Series) Paperback – December 16, 2021

Understand, oversee, and develop a police-dog program that excelsLearn:The five fundamental factors for running a successful unit, and why some K9 units failHow to mitigate liability issuesHow to select the right dogs and handlersHow to handle budgets and deal with police-dog vendorsCurrent training trends and how to develop a positive K9 unit cultureK9 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. Read more