Course Aims and Objectives

• Searching of real fire scenes in purpose built fire structures
• Systematic fire scene examination
• Searching for the evidence of ignitable liquid residue
• Protracted and structured searching of larger scenes
• Recognition of arson - tapers and fire trails etc
• Scientific retrieval and sample taking procedures

Course Methodology

• Advancement of Dog/Handler skills
• Development of search procedures/techniques
• Improvement of fire scene scientific knowledge

Expected Outcomes

• On conclusion of this course, the dog/handler team will have advanced their handling skills and scientific knowledge in evidence reognition/retrieval and crime/arson scene management

Costs