Ohio K-9 Resources

1. Ohio K-9 Resources April 1, 2010

2. K-9 Technical Advisory Committee Committee Chair Sandra Lesko ranger43@aol.com Technical Advisor Tina Waymire ezzgoing@aol.com Volunteer Liaison Deana Hudgins hudgins.5@osu.edu Ohio Response System (ORS)

3. 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 GeneralPatrol. Purpose

4. 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

5. 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

6. Homeland Security Planning Regions

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. Human Remains Detection (HRD) – WaterOverview • 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. K-9 Response Application Application Location To start the application process go to:http://co.miami.oh.us/sheriff If you have any questions contact: Sandra Lesko –Public Sector Liaison ranger43@aol.com Deana Hudgins – Volunteer Liaison hudgins.5@osu.edu

21. 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

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

23. K-9 Response Application

24. K-9 Response Application Requirements for Volunteer Search and Rescue Personnel • NFPA 472 HazMat • Awareness and/or OSHA 1910.120 • OSHA 1910.120 Respiratory Protection • ICS-100: Introduction to ICS • ICS-200: Basic ICS • ICS-700: NIMS, An Introduction • ICS-800: NRF, An introduction H u m a n R e m a i n s L a n d • 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

25. K-9 Response Application Requirements for Volunteer Search and Rescue Personnel H u m a n R e m a i n s W a t e r 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

26. 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

27. K-9 Response Application Requirements for Volunteer Search and Rescue Personnel 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 D i sas t e r

28. K-9 Response Application All members must have: A current FBI or BCI&I background check & Crime Scene Preservation Course Return all applications, photos and documents to: 201 West Main St. Troy, Ohio 45373 Attn: Deputy Tina Waymire

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

30. K-9 Response Notification System Miami County Sheriff’s Office 9-1-1 Center handles the K-9 notification system Primary Telephone Number (800) 443-2321 Back Up Telephone Number (937) 440-9911

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