ID
6-508-1290
Name
Canine Detection Team - Explosives
Status
Published
Version
1.1
Updated
2/22/2023 2:54:43 PM
Original Release
12/20/2022
Last Major Release
 
Description
The Explosives Detection Canine Team (EDCT) conducts screening and searches to detect the presence of explosives and explosives-related substances. A team is comprised of both a Canine Handler - Explosives and an Explosives Detection Canine (EDC)
Resource Category
Law Enforcement Operations
Primary Core Capability
On-scene Security, Protection and Law Enforcement
Secondary Core Capability
 
Resource Kind
Team
Overall Function
1. Conducts screening and searches to detect the presence of explosives and explosives-related substances 2. Assists in conducting bomb crime scene investigations; and 3. Provides a visual deterrence at high-risk critical infrastructure locations and special events
Composition and Ordering Specifications
1. Discuss logistics for deploying this team, such as working conditions (e.g., safety and environmental), length of deployment, security, lodging, transportation, and meals, prior to deployment 2. The requestor should be prepared to: a. Provide equipment such as programmable radios for inter-operable communications b. Provide a logistics plan for teams, such as security, lodging, meals, explosives training aid(s), emergency veterinary care, and kenneling, prior to deployments of more than 12 hours; and c. Specify mission location and operational environments, such as the presence of failed structures, type of terrain, weather, and hazardous conditions 3. The requestor should order an adequate number of canine teams based on the physical endurance of the canines, screening/search area, and environmental conditions 4. The requestor should specify if EDCs, Person Screening Canines (PSC), and/or EDCs with PSC capabilities are required 5. The Canine Handler - Explosives determines the duty cycle of the EDC based on assignment, environment, terrain, and other factors affecting detection performance 6. The EDCT may work in coordination with a Bomb Technician(s) or Bomb Response Team(s) as part of a larger operational team or task force
Supporting Core Capabilities
None
Components
Component Notes  
Minimum Personnel Per TeamThe Canine Handler - Explosives and the EDC must be certified as a team.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 31 - Canine Handler - Explosives
Capability Per TeamThe EDCT should be encouraged to work in coordination with a Bomb Technician(s) or Bomb Response Team(s) as part of a larger operational team or task force.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1EDC with PSC
Type 2PSC
Type 3EDC
Explosives Search Capability Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1A canine trained to detect and alert to the presence of explosives and explosives-related substances for which it has been trained that may be located in the environment and/or person-borne
Type 2A canine trained to detect and alert to the presence of explosives and explosives-related substances for which it has been trained that may be person-borne. The canine team is not EDC certified; however, the canine team may be responsible for searching its intended operational area and/or person(s) separated from their personal property
Type 3A canine trained to detect and alert to the presence of explosives and explosives-related substances (e.g., propellants, oxidizers, precursors) for which it has been trained that may be located in the environment
SUPPORT PERSONNEL PER TEAMDepending on the length of deployment and the number of teams deployed, consideration should be given to deploying a canine trainer.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Support may be required based on the specific mission
CertificationsSupporting teams must provide proof of certification from the certifying body that meets or exceeds the Standard for Training and Certification of Canine Detection of Explosives, ANSI/ASB Standard 092.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Completion of an Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)-validated certification that meets or exceeds the Standard for Training and Certification of Canine Detection of Explosives, American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/ Academy Standards Board (ASB) Standard 092/
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Equipment Per Team MemberNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 3Minimum PPE: 1. Uniform / protective clothing; 2. Appropriate footwear; 3. Personal medical kit; and 4. Canine medical kit. Mission-specific PPE as needed: 1. Inclement weather clothing; 2. Helmet; 3. Flashlight, headlamp and batteries; 4. Eye protection; 5. Hearing protection; 6. Ballistic vest; 7. Field pack, as needed; 8. Gloves; 9. Canine footwear; 10. Canine ballistic vest; and 11. Personal Radiation Detector.
Communications Equipment Per TeamNot Specified
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 31. Portable two-way radio; 2. Cellular phone; and 3. Charger for devices. Mission Specific as needed: Handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) unit
Transportation Equipment Per TeamVehicle capable of carrying required personnel, canine and equipment based on mission needs.
Component Types
Type Attribute
Type 1Same as Type 2
Type 2Same as Type 3
Type 31 - Canine team response vehicle
945
Notes
References
Reference
1. Standard for Training and Certification of Canine Detection of Explosives, ANSI/ASB Standard 092, First Edition 2021 2. Standard for Detection Canine Selection, Kenneling, and Healthcare, ANSI/ASB Standard 085, First Edition 2021 3. Crime Scene/Death Investigation – Dogs and Sensors Terms and Definitions, ASB Technical Report 025, First Edition 2017 4. FEMA, National Incident Management System (NIMS) 508: Bomb Response Team 5. FEMA, NIMS 509: Bomb Technician 6. FEMA, NIMS 509: Canine Handler - Explosives
Published Versions
Version Publish Date Document Type
1.1 2/22/2023 2:54:43 PM PDF
1.0 12/20/2022 9:25:53 AM PDF