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87 APPENDIX D: ADAPTATION OF TSA FACT SHEET8 HANDLERS â Must attend formal TSA Explosive Detection Canine Handlers course. â Must be aware of the advantages to utilizing their canine and any potential limitations. CANINE COORDINATORS â Must attend formal TSA Explosive Detection Canine Coordinators course. â Must provide adequate oversight to ensure a successful program. EQUIPMENT â TOOLS OF THE TRADE â Standard TSA explosive training aids procured and delivered by TSA headquarters annually. â TSA program effectively reduced cross contamination of training aids, providing greater degree of safety. â TSA explosive magazines procured for each new participant. â Partial reimbursement allows for procurement of equipment to enhance the K9 teamâs proficiencies. Â OPERATING PROCEDURES â CONTAMINATION ISSUES â TSA Standard Operating Practices and Procedures (SOPP) developed and documented. â Improved inventory controls and record keeping provided through standard operating practices and procedures. â New record keeping system encouraged: o Operational effectiveness in finding a real device. o Credibility with industry and investigative agencies. CANINE QUALITY ACTION TEAM (MEET QUARTERLY) â Cross section of participant managers, handlers, trainers, and TSA representatives. â Outstanding success with raising, discussing, and resolving issues to benefit the TSA Explosive Detection Canine Team Program. 8 This appendix is an adaptation of a TSA fact sheet provided by Mr. Dave Kontny, Transportation Security Administration, Explosives Detection Canine Team Program Manager.
88 SUCCESS STORIES â Canine Order 1600.70. â Reimbursement Process. â Short Notice Assessments. â Annual Program Review. â Annual In-Service Training. â Comprehensive Assessments. â TSA Canine Program Website. â Formal Canine Coordinators Course. â Breeding Program â Australian Customs Service. â TSA Explosive Detection Canine Handlers Revision. â National Explosives Canine Conference DFW 2000. â IABTI and SEMTEX Conference Canine Program Briefings. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT EFFORTS â TSAâs top priority is to get the right tools to the right people. â Technology programs are being pursued, not to degrade the importance of the K9 team, but to gain a better understanding of how the canine detects explosives, and if this process can be replicated mechanically or electronically. â TSAâs ongoing research efforts also include simulant training aid evaluations, dog selection and breeding, and ongoing assessments of the impacts of cross contamination and field test kits on training and K9 program management. PROGRAM INFORMATION EXPLOSIVES DETECTION CANINE TEAM PROGRAM Contact: Mr. Dave Kontny Manager, Canine & Explosives Program Address: 800 Independence Ave, Suite 315 Washington, DC, 20591 Phone: 202.267.3136 FAX: 202.267.3861