Book K9 Investigation errors

A Must-Read for K9 Handlers and Managers: Ensure Your Investigations Hold Up in Court

Faulty K9 investigations can have serious consequences—guilty individuals may walk free while innocent people suffer. Whether you’re a dog handler conducting operational searches or a manager responsible for the quality and integrity of K9 investigations, this book is essential reading.

Building on their previous book, K9 Fraud, internationally recognized trainers Dr. Resi Gerritsen and Ruud Haak present updated content, real-life case studies, and a new chapter to help you prevent costly mistakes.

Learn How To:

• Avoid the most common errors handlers make in detection and tracking work
• Train and handle your dog with a scientific understanding of olfaction and behavior
• Conduct scent-identification lineups using the scientifically proven Dutch standard

From historical cases to modern investigations, this book examines critical errors—such as influencing your dog’s results or relying on contaminated scent samples—that can derail entire cases and damage your reputation. With the right knowledge and training protocols, you can ensure your K9 work meets the highest standards of reliability and credibility.

K9 errors have impacted investigations from the earliest police work in Europe to high-profile cases like the 2001 anthrax attacks in the U.S. Don’t let your team make the same mistakes.

Protect the integrity of your investigations. Strengthen your skills. Read this book.