by R.S. Eden.

Inside this book you will find comprehensive information on every aspect of the K9 unit, from administration to officer safety on the job. R.S. Eden presents training exercises and deployment procedures comprised of nearly two decades of personal knowledge and the practical experience of other officers. Action photos back up his points. In addition, the author examines the attitudes of law enforcement officers from both within and outside the K9 team and analyzes how this affects officer performance and morale.

Contents:

• K9 Administration
• Patrol Officer's Guide to K9
• K9 Officers
• The Basics of Survival
• Range Training for K9 Applications
• Handler Control vs. Reasonable Force
• Tracking
• Tracking On-line vs. Off-line
• Officer Effectiveness on the Track
• Building Searches
• Flashlight Techniques
• Vehicle Stops
• Emergency Response Team Support
• Chemical Agents
• K9 Testimony
• Police Dog Protection and Safety
• K9 Trauma Care
• Valor
• K9 Training and Usage Logs