Criteria for certification of explosives trace detection. The canine therapist in a residential childrens setting. Dogs this appendix and the following one will discuss two important areas of explosives detection that were only mentioned in passing in the previous ota report on. Introduction to explosives for official use only c4. Observations on military exploitation of explosives detection technologies article pdf available in proceedings of spie the international society for optical engineering 8017 may 2011 with. Use of dogs as odour detectors epsilon archive for student. The best way to ensure that tedds are contributing to the security of commercial aviation is to ensure that they meet yettobedefined faa certification requirements. Odor mixture training enhances dogs olfactory detection of. More than 30 local, state and federal explosive detection canine teams took part in specialized training this month at marine. Participants noted that standards have yet to account for canine explosives detection activities.
In response, new ways to detect explosives and to combine techniques based on different phenomena into integrated security systems are being developed to improve aviation security. Improving dogs ability to detect explosives sciencedaily. Explosives detection can play a n umber of roles in the general problem of detecting explosive hazards, from stando. Criteria for certification of explosives trace detection systems. During the evaluation the canine will be tested environmentally and for several types of work. Bradley 2,3 1centre for vision speech and signal processing 2department of physics faculty of engineering. Detection of these explosives by dogs and their ulti mate removal by trained. Explosive detection k9 training kit k9 detection training. Detection training is continue reading component training for police k9s. Canines training for explosive detection at msas facility in windsor, connecticut come from puppies behind bars and guiding eyes for the blind. Machine detection devices for explosive detection often rely on human interpretation xrays in use now for example and the human element can both miss a target device false negative or cause an alert to a harmless device false positive.
Build nationwide counterimprovised explosive device ied core capabilities. The sabre 5000 is programmed to detect and identify over 40 threat substances in approximately 20 seconds. The trace explosivesdetection device calibration standard should be dissolved in a volatile solvent to produce a known concentration. Jul 30, 20 improving dogs ability to detect explosives. In the more typical procedure for canine detection training, dogs. Explosive detection and bomb dogs global support services.
Camp pendleton hosts atf advanced canine explosives detection training. The education of a bomb dog innovation smithsonian. Dogs this appendix and the following one will discuss two important areas of explosives detection that were only mentioned in passing in the previous ota report on terrorism and technology. K6 the requirements of the explosive substance or article configuration plan k7 the checks to confirm fitness for purpose of the explosive substance or article k8 how to extract, use and record information from the configuration documentation k9 best practice in presentation of configuration information for explosive substances or articles. Alow explosive material,suchasgunpowder,smokelesspowderorfireworks,burnsmuch slower. Domestic dogs are used in a wide variety of scent detection tasks with great success in explosives and drug detection in the military and police forces 5,6, cancer detection in the medical. Employer is seeking several qualified and experienced explosive detection dog edd handlers for ft contract employment in afghanistan. The term trace detection refers to both vapor and particulate forms. Reliability of explosive detection dogs tarheel canine.
Jan 15, 2012 the detection of explosives and explosive related compounds has become a heightened priority in recent years for homeland security and counterterrorism applications. Structured generalization in scent training of explosive detection. Training should be fun and positive reinforcement is the key, not punishment. Article pdf available in applied animal behaviour science 812 april 2003 with 458. Highly trained explosive detection dogs provided to jordan by the u. Edscb could greatly improve the detection of explosives in cabin baggage. Federal register explosives detection canine recommended.
Substances containing 14n, 37cl or127i is nqr active. Libs has been successfully applied to the analysis of elements and small molecular fragments in various materials. Recognition of ieds and explosives materials this block will be both generic and specific to their country of assignment. Explosive and human remains detection k9s must be trained to respond passively sit or down, alerting the handler that the odors they are trained to detect have been located. Pdf the atf canine explosives detection program researchgate. The detection related aspects and their availability, performance, and any feature that might lead a terrorist to choose one over another are also discussed in this chapter. The faa should develop a test to measure the trace explosivesdetection. Trace detection involves the chemical detection of explosives by gathering and analyzing small amounts of explosive vapor.
This notice discusses the criteria that an explosive trace detection system etd must satisfy in order to be certified by tsa hereinafter referred to as the criteria. In the passive alert detection dog training manual, expert detection dog trainer, author, sid murray explains the exact, step by step process to train passive alert drug detection dogs in the most easy, simple terms which will show you how to select the best dog for the job and receive the best performance. Colorimetric detection of explosives involves applying a chemical reagent to an unknown material or sample and observing a color reaction. Structured generalization in scent training of explosive. Grantees can purchase explosive detection canine training aids that include simulated explosives to be used during training and exercises. Explosives detection for aviation security science. Certainly, detection of a broader set of explosive compounds than actually encountered in training is a good thing. Modeled after the successful precedent of a variety of other scientific working groups, swgdog aims develop internationally recognized consensusbased best practice guidelines developed by a membership of respected scientists, practitioners and policy makers representing diverse backgrounds within the detection. Sabre 5000 handheld trace detector smiths detection. This chapter describes the fundamentals of explosive technology and the properties of some common explosives. While sniffer dog performance has been reported as having high detection.
Slurries or suspension solutions should not be used for this purpose. Pdf observations on military exploitation of explosives. Therefore, method procedures are written based on the assumption that they will be performed by analysts who are formally trained in at least the basic principles of chemical analysis and in the use of the subject technology. Explosive exercise can be defined as a movement in which maximum or near maximum rates of force development are attained. Western counterpart to semtex plastic explosive requires a blasting cap for detonation. The need to increase security in airports both at the. American name for the 4th generation of composition c explosives, also called harrisite. Pdf current trends in explosive detection techniques. The national explosives detection canine team program is a program administered by the transportation security administration which uses law enforcement and tsarun explosive detection dog teams to detect explosives. Such a portal, the syagen guardian msetd portal, has been built, using a mass spectrometer detector 11, 12. Several leading methods for explosives and weapons detection. This is a one day, inperson instructorled training covering the following topics.
Threats such as common peroxidebased, volatile and unstable chemicals often used to construct improvised explosive devices ied and ammonium nitrate, commonly used in homemade explosives. Every dog selected for explosive detection training should meet. To train for explosive detection you may start with alternate strong scents like vanilla or peanut butter, and then transfer to the scent of explosives. Training procedure for detector dogs and the principal challenges. Training dogs to detect explosives presents several chal kay et al. An explosive detection personnel portal is a walkthrough system for rapidly screening personnel for trace amounts of explosives at sites such as airports or federal buildings.
Explosive detection systems for cabin baggage screening edscb have become available in recent years. Detection dog training manual ats k9 detection dogs. The seekere represents cutting edge technology in handheld explosive and drug detection equipments. Dogs are considered the most effective bomb detectors. Method 8095 explosives by gas chromatography sw846 is not intended to be an analytical training manual. Detection training mal puppy high hide trdx duration. A deployment or purchase of explosive detection equipment under section 108. Explosive detection dogs provided to jordan are dying life. Recent developments in spectroscopic techniques for the. His background includes providing trained dogs andor training for oketz k9 unit.
Explosive and drugsniffing dog performance is affected. The vehicleborne improvised explosive device vbied detection course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to successfully and safely inspect for identify andor respond to vehicleborne explosive threats. For purposes of classification, the department of transportation, explosives. We discussed the characteristics of the system which must be considered when procuring. Read existing and potential standoff explosives detection. Explosives detection an overview sciencedirect topics. Guide for the selection of explosives detection and blast. For example, water in a borehole can corrupt an explosive like ammoniumnitrate fuel oil, which isnt waterresistant ammonium nitrate is hydroscopic and will dissolve in water. Odor mixture training enhances dogs olfactory detection of home.
Guide for the selection of explosives detection and blast mitigation equipment for emergency first responders guide 10507 dr. The course is an eighthour, oneday course that is offered as part of several of the cdps law enforcement training programs. Use of mass spectrometric vapor analysis to improve canine. Similarly, a dogs timidity and aggressiveness can be checked by taking the dog into a room where two or three strange individuals are present.
Explosives detection and aviation screening homeland. Drug and explosives sniffing doghandler teams performance is affected by human handlers beliefs, possibly in response to subtle, unintentional handler cues, a new study has found. If the dog proves shy of strangers or aggressive toward them, it is not a good candidate for detector dog training. Eu aviation security regulations require that all cargo flying into the eu deemed to be high risk cargo and mail hrcm must be screened both by an investigative and an explosive detection. Through ncp, tsa trains, deploys, and certifies explosives detection. Or a private security firm with the responsibilities and duties of locating explosive devices that is in. However an area of canine odor detection that remains understudied regards a trained dogs perception of an explosive. This goal requires canine training to be approached similarly to scientific sensor design. Its form and functionality are the result of years of research and development and thousands of man. The national explosives detection canine team program is a program administered by the transportation security administration which uses law enforcement and tsarun explosive detection dog teams to detect explosives in transportation environments.
There has been published articles on the scientific validity of detector dogs trained to detect explosives. Dogs are capable of several hundred bags per hour, but both of these methods are relatively slow. Test dogs for proper hunt and prey drives for detection training, environmental issues, and temperament pre train single and dual purpose explosive and narcotic detection. National explosives detection canine team program wikipedia. In this paper we have surveyed some steps regarding application and fielding of explosive detection systems. It is one of the potential technologies that can be used for explosive detection for the reasons of noncontact, rapid response, high sensitivity, realtime and multielement detection characteristics.
Review of explosive detection methodologies and the emergence. Cdp now offers vehicleborne ied detection course center. Canine program ncp, composed of over 760 explosives detection canine teamsa canine paired with a handleraimed at deterring and detecting the use of explosive devices in the u. Performance decline by search dogs in repetitive tasks, and. Students in the vehicleborne ied detection course use mirrors to exam the undercarriage of a car during a practical exercise. Enhanced selection of assistance and explosive detection dogs.
The following are the supplementary data related to this article. The criteria establish minimum acceptable performance in detecting and identifying trace amounts of explosives at levels. Explosive detection certification a canine team must consist of a commissioned law enforcement officer, working a canine for a law enforcement agency, with the responsibilities and duties of locating explosive devices. Attrition from training programs, or failure to succeed after training, have. Two levels of automation that are currently being discussed by regulators and airport operators were investigated. State department have been suffering and dying from neglect, malnutrition and poor working conditions. In a deep borehole, pressure in the bottom can alter an explosives density by causing microballoons to be crushed.
Odor mixture training enhances dogs olfactory detection of homemade explosive precursors. The education of a bomb dog innovation smithsonian magazine. Gss provide highly trained explosive detection dog teams to support the home office, police and private sector. Bulk detection requires the detection of a macroscopic mass of explosive. Automation in airport security xray screening of cabin. This course will certify you to train and conduct inservice training for police k9 functions of obedience, practical agility, decoy techniques, trailing, evidence search, handler protection, criminal apprehension, tactical building and area search, felony vehicle stops, narcotics detection, explosives detection. Scentdetecting dogs sdds are used for a wide range of detection tasks from searching.
The need to increase security in airports both at the checkpoint and in public areas drives the need for tsa to identify options for increasing the availability and use of canines. Smells like motor oil, light brown puttylike substance. A key issue in training dogs to locate explosives lies in the variety and. The training of scent detection dogs using samples of explosives or their chemical precursors is a wellestablished and documented practice. Common color reactions are known and indicate to the user if there is an explosive material present and in many cases the group of explosive from which the material is derived. Canines remain the gold standard for explosives detection in many situations, and there is an ongoing desire for them to perform at the highest level. Canine training k9stac selected and trained detection dogs. Nqr is only useful for nitrogen and chlorine containing explosive nqr do not work on liquids e. Review of explosive detection methodologies and the emergence of standoff deep uv resonance raman katie l. Explosive detection dog edd handler silent professionals. Pdf application of explosive detection systems steps for. The technique of explosive detection is ideal for rapid realtime analysis of the minimum quantity of explosives. We respond swiftly, carry out a full search of the location using our highly trained bomb dogs.
To reduce risk to the nations critical infrastructure, the office for bombing prevention obp develops and delivers a diverse curriculum of training and awareness products to. Explosives detection canines are a proven deterrent and effective detection technology when welltrained and deployed consistent with their training. Apr 20, 20 explosive detection k9 training k9protectionny. The k9 trainer is qualified to conduct basic and inservice training. Let us supply you with a an experienced k9 handler and a hardworking detection dog. The ease with which an explosive or ba can be ignited andor detonated when subjected to heat either confined or unconfined is termed that explosive s flammability. Trace explosives detection techniques detect traces of explosive materials, which may or may not indicate the presence of a concealed explosive. Explosives detection and aviation screening explosive threats are constantly evolving as adversaries develop new materials and delivery methods. Asher due to terrorist use of explosive devices, intense interest has been directed towards the development of techniques and instru. Vehicleborne improvised explosive device detection. The criteria establish minimum acceptable performance in detecting and identifying trace amounts of explosives. This report is concerned particularly with standoff detection, where the vital data collection apparatus for explosive detection is located far enough away from the explosive. Fy2018 explosive detection canine team grant program. The scientific working group on dog and orthogonal detector.
In addition, new analytical methods need to be developed to detect explosives faster and more sensitively. In the mixture training procedure, dogs received odor mixtures that varied from trial to trial with and without an oxidizer. In experiment 1 the dogs were trained alternately on path a, which always had five hidden explosives, and on a very similar path b, which never had any explosives. Prior to the start of the canines training, i have evaluated the dog to make sure it is suitable for our training program and law enforcement type detection work. The funding bodies were not involved in experimental design, data analysis, interpretation or article preparation. Assistance dogs n 164 and detection dogs n 222 were tested in the. This will require access to explosive scents from ingredients used to make explosives. Explosive search dogs are usually trained to alert handlers to specific odours, learning each scent. Nqr detection is normally slownqr is near field detection system less than 1 m the signal is easily screened by a metal casing. The possibilities offered by uss k9 solutions explosive detection dogs are limitless, wherever any kind of odor needs to be tracked and detected, a detection dog can be used. The threat of terrorism against commercial aviation has received much attention in the past few years.
Specialty teams are used for narcotics detection, arson accelerant detection, explosive detection, tracking, article searches, or cadaver detection. The education of a bomb dog a top training academy works double time to meet skyrocketing demand for canines who can sniff out danger. In the more typical procedure for canine detection training, dogs were presented with the pure oxidizer only, and had to discriminate this from decoy mixtures targetonly training. Fire and explosion investigations and forensic analyses. Explosive exercises can be either isometric or dynamic.
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