Controlled Substance And Explosive Training Aid Information

Question 2

Should all training aids use the same amount of controlled/explosive substances? Explain why or why not.

Answer 2

No. The dog will become conditioned to detect only that quantity. If this happens, the dog may miss smaller quantities and indicate off-source on larger quantities.

Question 3

Where should training aids be placed?

Answer 3

In places that drugs and explosives will typically be found. Also called productive areas.

Question 4

What happens if cross-contamination of training aids occur occurs? And what is a good practice to keep cross-contamination from happening?

Answer 4

If cross contamination occurs, the training aids are rendered useless
For this reason, each type of controlled substance used must be kept separate from all other types of training aids

Question 5

Who is responsible for the safekeeping of the training aids?

Answer 5

The person who checked the training aids out

Question 6

Where should you always reward a detection dog?

Answer 6

At the source of odor

Question 7

What is the general rule of thumb for set time of a training aid?

Answer 7

At least 10 minutes