K9 cops : police dogs of the world
Allsopp, Nigel2012
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In this fascinating book, Nigel Allsopp lifts the lid on the world of police dogs, examining the vital roles they play both in Australia and around the world. Despite the numerous high-tech devices now available to law-enforcement officials, `K9's - as they're known in the trade - remain an indispensable part of police work in a range of fields, notably terrorism and border protection. K9s may sometimes be sent into difficult and dangerous situations, but this is never done without care and concern, for at the heart of their role is the intimate and symbiotic relationship between dog and handler. K9 Cops explores the history, training and current use of police dogs, as well as considering what future dogs have in modern law enforcement. It also includes an A-Z of police canine units in 47 countries. For all police and military personnel, K9 Cops is an informative, must-read book. For the rest of us, it is an entertaining and heart-warming account that dog lovers the world over will enjoy.
Main title:
K9 cops : police dogs of the world / by Nigel Allsopp.
Author:
Imprint:
Newport, N.S.W. : Big Sky Publishing, 2012.©2012.
Collation:
xv, 259 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Variant title:
Other title: Canine Cops police dogs of the world
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 259)
Contents:
Introduction -- Pt 1 : Canine Law Enforcement -- Policing and Police Dogs: A History -- Dog Breeds Used for Law Enforcement -- Airedale terriers -- Belgian shepherd (Malinois) -- Bloodhounds -- Border collies -- Boxers -- Doberman pinschers -- German shepherd -- Labradors -- Rottweilers -- Spaniels -- Selecting Dog Handlers and Dogs --Handler selection -- Police dog selection -- Temperament -- Physical characteristics --- Specialist dog selection -- Basic Training -- The learning process -- Assessments -- Specialist Roles for Dogs in Law Enforcement -- Police dogs -- Tracker dogs -- Riot control dogs -- Specialist explosives detection dogs -- Specialist narcotic detection dogs -- Search and rescue dogs -- Human remains detection dogs -- Advanced Training -- Tactical operations -- Canine First Aid -- Transportation -- The maritime environment -- Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) -- Protecting the Borders -- Border protection -- The Future of Police Dogs -- Part 2: An A—Z of Police Canine Units around the World -- Australia -- Belgium -- Canada --- Toronto Police Dog Services -- Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) -- ‘The Edmonton Police -- Chile -- China -- Columbia -- Czech Republic -- Denmark -- Esronia -- Finland -- France -- Germany -- Greece -- Hong Kong -- Hungary -- India -- Indonesia -- Iraq -- Israel -- Italy -- Japan -- Jersey -- Jordan -- Kenya -- Lithuania -- Nepal -- Netherlands --NewZealand -- Norway -- Poland -- Republic of Ireland -- Republic of Serbia -- Russia -- Singapore -- Slovenia -- South Africa -- Spain -- Sweden -- Switzerland -- Taiwan -- Turkey -- United Kingdom -- England -- Scotland -- Wales -- United States of America -- Zimbabwean Republic Police -- Police K9 acronyms.
ISBN:
9781921941764 (paperback)
Dewey class:
636.73
Language:
English
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Subject:
Index terms:
Australian
BRN:
392271
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 636.73 KNI | Available |