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MPTC Canine Standards: These regulations are intended to promote continued instruction and study in the attitudes, knowledge and skills involved in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of police canine work. The minimum standards herein described, are designed as the minimum acceptable level of training and performance. Police departments and trainers are encouraged to exceed the minimum standard wherever possible.
Today's criminals are becoming more sophisticated and are utilizing a variety of methods to conceal contraband and manufacture improvised weaponry. This information has been collected in an effort to share known and potential concealment locations, improvised weapons and escape tools.