SWAT
Canines
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presence of a highly trained, highly skilled police service dog has
been show to substantially reduce the risk of injury or loss of life
to citizens, police officers, and suspects. A well managed, coordinated
response to a critical incident usually results in the successful resolution
of the critical incident. Because of their unique capabilities, SWAT
canine can assist teams in clearing, searching, and apprehension |
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| The
FIAT SWAT Team incorporated the use of its first SWAT K-9 team in 2001.
FIAT SWAT is currently one of only a very few SWAT teams in the Chicago
Metro area to deploy with canine during its operations. In 2005, FIAT
added a second K-9 team to its ranks. |
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primary roll of a SWAT canine is to locate a hidden or barricaded offender.
This is accomplished by the canine using its heightened senses of smell
and hearing. Our canines also play an important roll in assisting on
arrest teams and searching and tracking in open fields, wooded areas,
and residential areas. |
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| It
takes a highly trained, obedient canine and a skilled handler to be
able to operate in a SWAT environment. |
| Police
K-9 Handlers |
