GSS Security Services

Gss Security Services K-9 Policy and Procedure
All K-9 Teams utilized within GSS will meet the following guidelines:

The team has been previously trained and certified by a law enforcement agency.

The team has been trained and certified by a legitimate agency or organization , provided copies of training records are available.

The team has been fully trained , then tested and certified by the United States Police Canine Association.

All previously trained and certified teams will be evaluated by GSS Canine Trainers prior to use , and will demonstrate basic skills and ability to locate explosives.

Any new handler will receive a minimum of ten (10) weeks training with his K-9 partner. This training will be done by Trainers appointed by the Managing Director of the GSS Canine Division. The team will then be tested and certified on all odors trained with demonstrating basic skills and the ability to locate these odors.

Previously trained (experienced) handlers , being partnered with trained dogs will receive a minimum of four(4) weeks training.The team will then be tested and certified on all odors trained with, demonstrating basic skills and the ability to locate these odors.

Any K-9 handlers working within GSS Security will be responsible for training and work records presented for inspection upon demand at any training session.

All teams will receive USPCA or USPCA "type" tests on a regular basis.

All teams will have a minimum of one (1) day In-Service training a month conducted by a certified Trainer designated by the Managing Director of the GSS Canine Division.

All teams will be re-certified two (2) times annually using all odors trained with . This re-certification test will be conducted by a certified Trainer designated by the Managing Director of the GSS Canine Division.

Any team missing more than one (1) monthly In-Service will be taken off line and not used.

Any team missing more than one(1) semi-annual re-certification will be taken off line and not used.

Any team deemed unsatisfactory at an In-Service session , or Re-Certification will be taken off line, and not used.

Any team deemed unsatisfactory will remain out of service and not be used until deemed proficient by the Managing Director of the GSS Canine Division or a Trainer designated by him.

All handlers will at all times take proper care of their K-9 partners , and represent GSS professionally at all events or function.

In addition, all of our training is performed at a wide variety of locations that mirror the conditions of real-life situtational encounters to ensure optimum performance on actual assignments. Our canines are also covered by general liability insurance as an added benefit to our clients.