Ohio K-9 Resources April 1, 2010

K-9 Technical Advisory Committee Committee Chair Sandra Lesko Technical Advisor Tina Waymire Volunteer Liaison Deana Hudgins Ohio Response System (ORS)

K-9 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)  To enhance the capability of K-9 response in the State through standardized operations, training and logistics.  The committee’s focus is on the overwhelming impact of an event, natural or man made that exceeds local resources. The response of regional resources would supplement a local jurisdiction or region, and operate under their command and within their established unified command structure.  This is a multi-disciplinary TAC which includes all aspects of working dogs, such as Tracking/Trailing, Search and Rescue, Cadaver, Explosives Detection, Accelerant Detection, Narcotics Detection and General Patrol. Purpose

Ohio Response System K-9 TAC  3 year process  Establish a Statewide Database separating K-9s by utility  Develop a central notification system for K-9 deployment  Develop minimum qualifications and standards for K-9s

 K-9 teams are entered into a database using Homeland Security Planning Regions  Response will come from the closest appropriate K-9 team K-9 Response Regions Homeland Security Planning Regions

Homeland Security Planning Regions

What K-9 Units Provide  Throughout Ohio there is a network of highly trained K-9 teams providing services in Human Remains Detection, Search and Rescue, Tracking/Trailing, Explosives Detection, Accelerant Detection, Narcotics Detection and General Patrol  K-9 Teams can come from Law Enforcement, Fire Departments or Professional, non-profit volunteer K-9 teams

Situations for Using Human Remains Detection (HRD)-Land K-9s  HRD K-9s can be used in wilderness, rural, suburban and urban searches as well as building and vehicle searches  Initially focus on areas of highest probability including trails, roads and last know points  HRD K-9s can be utilized to aid in an investigation and search areas where a crime may have taken place or to rule out areas so an investigation can move forward

Capabilities of Human Remains Detection K-9s (Land)  Capable of locating human remains that are buried, hanging and at ground level  Capable of locating an entire body as well as small quantities of blood, bone and tissue  Since the K-9 is searching for the scent of decomposition, the presence of other searchers or investigators will not affect their ability to work

Human Remains Detection (HRD) – Water Overview  Searching for scent of decomposition in water.  Work from boats or along the shoreline/bank  Scent moves through the water via underwater currents to the surface, then moves along the water via surface currents and wind  Variety of alerts; passive, dig or bark, which may differ from the dog’s alert on land

Situations for Using Human Remains Detection (HRD)-Water K-9s  HRD K-9s can be used in wilderness, rural, suburban and urban environments to search ponds, lakes, rivers or streams  Capable of narrowing down a search area for dive teams  Once the search has expanded, HRD K-9s can be utilized to search the remaining area in a grid pattern similar to a land grid search

Situations for Using Area Search K-9s  In wilderness or rural settings, area search dogs can be used to conduct hasty searches along trails and high probability areas  During expanded operations, area search K-9s can be assigned search sectors

Situations for Using Area Search K-9s  In urban or suburban settings, area search dogs are useful in working areas along streams, railroad tracks, construction sites (when not in use)  Area search dogs are also capable of conducting building searches

Capabilities for Area Search K-9s  One K-9 is capable of covering many acres in a given time period, therefore, saving time and energy  Can be utilized during the day and night  Can work in conjunction with other K-9 SAR disciplines  Capable of alerting on victim without visual contact

Tracking K-9 Overview  Often K-9s that are used to locate and/or apprehend suspects  K-9 will work with nose to the ground  Work on lead  Often work without a scent article  Utilize the “hottest” trail from the point last seen

Situations for Using Tracking K-9s Utilize tracking K-9s in wilderness, rural, suburban, and urban sites with a verified PLS before the scene becomes contaminated by other human scent since there is no scent article.

Trailing Overview  Capable of locating scent days after a person has passed through an area  Possibility after a number of days the scent is still there  Work on lead  Need a scent article from the victim

Situations for Using Trailing K-9s  Trailing K-9s can be used in wilderness, rural, suburban, urban and building searches  Initially K-9 can be used at the verified LKP to determine a direction of travel  As search operations expand, trailing dog teams can be used at trail or road intersections, updated PLS, and search area perimeters

Identifying K-9 SAR Resources for Use in Your Area  Legitimate teams should be able to provide you with the following information: Certifications from external agencies Current background checks from BCI&I and/or FBI Proof of insurance or be willing to sign a waiver of liability Training logs for each handler and dog

K-9 Response Application To start the application process go to: If you have any questions contact: Sandra Lesko –Public Sector Liaison Deana Hudgins – Volunteer Liaison Application Location

Certifications  National certifications as accepted by NIMS standards available to SAR teams currently include: – North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) – National Association for Search and Rescue (NASAR) – International Police Work Dog Association (IPWDA) – Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)  Additional certifications such as First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, ICS 100 & 200, etc. are also required by NIMS and differ by discipline

K-9 Response Application  The requirements were taken from the NIMS Typing  Everyone will be required to meet these national standards NIMS Requirements

K-9 Response Application

 NFPA 472 HazMat  Awareness and/or OSHA  OSHA Respiratory Protection  ICS-100: Introduction to ICS  ICS-200: Basic ICS  ICS-700: NIMS, An Introduction  ICS-800: NRF, An introduction Human Remains LandHuman Remains Land Requirements for Volunteer Search and Rescue Personnel  Evidence Preservation  Blood borne pathogens OSHA 1910  S&R Fundamentals to include land navigation  First Aid and CPR Certifications  Current Certification by:– Land Cadaver  NASAR; and/or USPCA; NAPWDA; and/or IPWDA

Requirements for Volunteer Search and Rescue Personnel K-9 Response Application NFPA 472 HazMat Operational or OSHA Equivalent ICS-100: Introduction to ICS ICS-200: Basic ICS FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An introduction Evidence Preservation Blood borne pathogens OSHA 1910 First Aid and CPR Certifications Current Certification by: NAPWDA, IPWDA, NASAR –Water Cadaver Human Remains WaterHuman Remains Water

K-9 Response Application Requirements for Volunteer Search and Rescue Personnel Area Search and Trailing Dogs NFPA 472 HazMat Awareness and/or OSHA 1910 equivalent OSHA 1910 – Respiratory Protection Canine SAR Tech Wilderness Course ICS-100: Introduction to ICS ICS-200: Basic ICS FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An introduction First Aid and CPR Certifications Current Certification by: NAPWDA, IPWDA & NASAR

K-9 Response Application Applicable portions of NFPA 1670: Standard Rescue Technician K-9 Search Specialist Training OSHA 1910 – Respiratory Protection, blood borne pathogens and confined space awareness ASTM F-2209 ICS-100: Introduction to ICS ICS-200: Basic ICS ICS-800: NRF, An Introduction NFPA 472 – HazMat Awareness FEMA IS-700: NIMS, An introduction First Aid and CPR Certifications Current Certification by: NASAR Canine Disaster Responder or IPWDA equivalent, and/or FEMA Type I K-9 Specialist Requirements for Volunteer Search and Rescue Personnel DisasterDisaster

K-9 Response Application A current FBI or BCI&I background check & Crime Scene Preservation Course All members must have: Return all applications, photos and documents to: 201 West Main St. Troy, Ohio Attn: Deputy Tina Waymire

Identification Cards Once the applicants have met all requirements they will be issued an identification card. FrontBack

K-9 Response Notification System  Miami County Sheriff’s Office Center handles the K-9 notification system  Primary Telephone Number (800)  Back Up Telephone Number (937)

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