Ethics & Legal Issues in the Courtroom for Search & Rescue Dog Handlers

Nothing But the Truth

Legal issues commonly addressed in court and the advice of experienced handlers, who have been there, make this a must read for any SAR or cadaver dog handler. It not only covers handler ethics but areas of attack in court, courtroom testimony, becoming an expert witness, and questions typically asked of witnesses.

• Provides critical information on K-9 record keeping, resumes, terminology, and sample logs
• Details the best practices of the renown Scientific Working Group on Dog and Orthogonal Detector Guidelines (SWGDOG).
• Discusses 20 court cases reviewing dog handler testimony, its relevance, acceptance and rejection. Including the Casey Anthony trial.

Be Prepared

Product Details

• Author: Christy Judah & Terry Fleck
• Paperback: 226 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing (2017)
• Language: English
• ISBN 978-1-5442-4156-2
• Product Dimensions: 6" x 9"