K9 Critical Issues
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K9
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About this course
- How often is K9 Critical Issues scheduled?
- New sessions appear as soon as providers post them.
- Is K9 Critical Issues available online or on-demand?
- Many titles are offered as virtual or self-paced—check the Upcoming list and the Online/On-Demand pages.
- Will I receive a certificate or POST credit?
- Varies by provider and state—see the class page or contact the organizer.
Course Description
This 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.
Course Objectives:
Evaluate the need for a K-9 unit within a community and understand the foundational purpose of such programs.
Understand K-9 leadership principles, liability concerns, mutual aid issues, and relevant legal standards like Graham v. Connor.
Learn effective training practices, deployment tactics, certification requirements, and in-service scenario-based training strategies.
Explore the role of K-9 programs in public relations, media engagement, and managing social media presence.
Prepare for budgeting, care and maintenance of K-9s, and future considerations for evolving or expanding unit capabilities.
Equipment Needed:
None
Course Objectives:
Evaluate the need for a K-9 unit within a community and understand the foundational purpose of such programs.
Understand K-9 leadership principles, liability concerns, mutual aid issues, and relevant legal standards like Graham v. Connor.
Learn effective training practices, deployment tactics, certification requirements, and in-service scenario-based training strategies.
Explore the role of K-9 programs in public relations, media engagement, and managing social media presence.
Prepare for budgeting, care and maintenance of K-9s, and future considerations for evolving or expanding unit capabilities.
Equipment Needed:
None
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