ACCELERANT UNIT
THE BURNING TRUTH
In the United States, around 210,300 fires are intentionally ignited each year, accounting for about 13% of all reported fires. These incidents are most prevalent during the spring and mid-summer months, often initiated with matches or lighters. The repercussions of intentionally set fires are grave, with approximately 375 deaths and 1,300 injuries annually, alongside an estimated $1 billion in direct property damage.
Arson is a significant factor behind these incidents, driven by motives such as real estate speculation, land reclamation, and pasture management. The need for increased awareness and preventive measures against these dangerous acts is evident, given their severe implications for life, safety, and property.
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE SOLUTION
Our accelerant detection dogs are highly trained to identify a wide range of flammable substances, including gasoline, diesel fuel, lamp oil, paint thinner, and kerosene. We take pride in our thorough training programs, equipping our dogs to conduct effective searches in various environments, such as vehicles, buildings, packages, open areas, lockers, and workspaces. Furthermore, we can customize training to detect specific narcotic odors tailored to your organization’s requirements, ensuring that you receive effective and targeted support in your accelerant detection efforts.
THE PROS KNOW
Drugs can be extremely dangerous, especially for those who do not fully understand their effects. At Byers K9, we leverage years of expertise in narcotics handling, drawing on the law enforcement backgrounds of many team members, our comprehensive training programs, and partnerships with various organizations. It's not just about deploying a trained dog to detect substances; it's about comprehending the impact of narcotics on individuals. Our aim goes beyond merely removing these substances—we strive to ensure safety for everyone involved in the process.
ALL IN THE DETAILS
Our contract is governed by a confidentiality agreement, ensuring that all findings remain discreet and strictly private. If a K9 alerts to a suspected location of drugs, the handler will inform you without taking any further action. Byers K9 Service is not affiliated with law enforcement, so any notification or involvement from law enforcement will be entirely up to the client's discretion.
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We prefer passive searches, where the dog operates in an area devoid of people for liability reasons. Clients may accompany us, but we will guide them on safe positioning. In schools, for instance, we conduct searches of lockers when students are not in the hallways, and students are asked to leave their bags in classrooms and exit to the hall while the search is being conducted. This approach ensures the safety of both the dogs and clients.
PREPERATION
At Byers K9 Services, we maintain uniform standards for all handlers and K9s, regardless of their specific tasks, by requiring the same training hours, additional education, and testing. Our K9s are exposed to diverse situations to ensure they remain comfortable and resilient in various environments. This authorization allows us to conduct proficiency and reinforcement training under real operational conditions, anywhere and at any time, ensuring we consistently achieve the highest success standards.
Odor training varies from trace amounts to larger quantities. Case studies indicate that K9s can detect odors even after the substances have been removed. During training, we challenge our K9s with different amounts of substances, varying durations of concealment, and blank scenarios to ensure they do not produce false positives.
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Our team actively reviews publications to stay informed about new variations, locations, and challenges faced by other K9 companies. It's crucial to deploy the right team at the outset; we are the team that leads the way and sets industry standards for our competitors. By employing the best, we ensure that we provide our clients with exceptional service and results.
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Looking for a reliable K9 Unit that surpasses state and federal regulations Look no further than our team of highly trained professionals. Our objective is to assist our clients in various ways and to provide an alternate approach to the everyday norm. You can trust us to provide exceptional services that exceed your expectations. Our K9 units are open to any and every entity, from public schools to detention centers, from a residence to a workplace, and everything between.