Certification: Human Remains K-9 Team Test
P.O. Box 187 Mount Holly, NJ 08060
HUMAN REMAINS DETECTION DOG TEST <br>This test is designed to evaluate the work dogs ability and proficiency in searching designated areas for the scent of human remains. For certification the team CANNOT MISS any aids. A false indication shall be defined as a miss and will cause the K-9 team to fail the test. <br> With the exception of the building and the water searches, the minimum search area must be 50 yards by 50 yards. The area size for the building and water searches will be at the discretion of the Trainer.<br> One test area will not contain an aid. <br> A total of four, legally obtained aids must be provided by the handler; two of the aids must be less than three two months old and two of the aids must be more than two months old. Each must consist of bone and/or soft tissue.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 1 Year(s)
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.