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Patrol Assisting on K9 Calls
The call’s hot. The perimeter is tight. The channel is secure. The K-9 unit is enroute to the scene. What should you do to increase your success when the police K-9 team shows up?
This dynamic hands-on training is for any officer/deputy that wants to learn firsthand on how to assist on K9 calls and get a better understanding of the capabilities of a K9 Team. Knowing the basic principles of the K-9 olfactory system can make you more successful and SAFER! Knowledge of principles of perimeter containment, assignment of search team dynamics and terrain issues can help you be the K-9 team’s favorite patrol officer.
This 8-hour training will consist of 2 hours of classroom instruction followed by 6 hours of field work assisting actual K9 handlers and their partners in various scenarios. Most of the training will be learning how to assist on perimeters and going on training tracks with the handlers. After the short classroom presentation, participants will head out into neighborhoods, parks, shopping areas to do actual tracking.
Instructors:
Paul Connelly worked 27 yrs. at Grand Blanc Twp. Police Department, the last 11yrs. were spent as a canine handler. Paul handled 3 narcotics/patrol canines and 1 bomb/patrol canine. Paul is a Master Trainer through NAPCH in patrol/narcotics/explosives. He founded J & S K9, LLC in 2020, which specializes in private pet training and police canine training. Paul also instructs at Oakland CC Police K9 Academy.
Jeff Antcliff: Jeff has over 31 yrs. in law enforcement, the majority with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Dept. He has handled police canines for over 21 yrs. Jeff is currently the Deputy Chief at Flint Police Department where he is handling his 3rd K9, “Elvis”. Elvis is trained in bombs/patrol work. Jeff’s first 2 canines were narcotics/patrol dogs. Jeff is currently a trainer through NAPCH and instructs at OCC Police K9 Academy.
Date & Time: Tuesday. June 24th, 2025, 9:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Flint Township Police Department, 5200 Norko Drive, Flint, MI 48507
Required Equipment:
Uniform of the day is your department’s uniform of the day, as we will be out in the community. If possible, please drive a department vehicle. If one isn’t available, we will double you up with a handler or another officer. Bring rain gear, because unless it’s pouring down rain, we will still be tracking.
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Personnel: Pre-paid
All Others: $100 p/p
This training is registered as, “Agency Elected Continuing Professional Education (CPE).”
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”