Explosive Search Dogs

Due to the nature of the work undertaken by our search teams, which is both highly skilled and potentially dangerous, it is imperative that our handlers and dogs develop a strong bond, both at work and at home. This is why many of our dogs have been with their handlers from puppyhood giving time for a bond to develop between them and to allow the trainer and handler to assess the potential of the dog from an early age. Training only commences once the dog demonstrates a level of maturity that will enable them to undertake the various training activities.

Our handlers, who are already highly trained general purpose dog handlers, work through an intensive in-house training course. This is run by Peter Williams, our Associate Director, who oversees our Dog Section and Response department. Peter is a Home Office-accredited dog instructor in General Purpose, Narcotics, Weapons Recovery and Explosive Search.

Our search teams train on a range of real explosives rather than the various synthetic products that are available on the market. This is important as, the more realistic the training can be, the better. The company holds a Home Office licence allowing us to hold our own stock of training materials. A detailed list of materials used for training is available subject to client status verification

Our handlers receive regular continuation training in line with ACPO guidelines; this is evidenced in the handlers training records which are available for client inspection if required. This training is imperative to ensure the search team is kept at the highest possible operational standard at all times.

During operational searches, we are under the control of our own search co-ordinator who will also oversee our own in-house physical search teams if deployed. Our co-ordinator works closely with the client, both before and during the task, to ensure the search requirements are fully understood and then carried out.

Our search units are able to be deployed throughout the UK and overseas for both short and long term contracts as required. For a quotation of service please send your initial enquiry to sales@ward-security.co.uk or call 0845 847 6180. We will then arrange to meet up with you to discuss your requirements in more detail and prepare a specification of service and quotation of cost for you.