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cik9-training-events-logoAug 27-29 2024 | Training

Q3 K9 LEGAL UPDATES Patrol & Detection, & Supervisor

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TRAINER:  Sheepdog Guardian Consulting

 
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TRAINING  Training for high-stress deployments

HOST  CIK9

LOCATION
Hendricks County Sheriff’s Office, 189 East Campus Blvd, Danville, IN 46122

COST 
$100 Patrol Classes (Aug 27-28, 1p-8p, lunch provided)
$  50 Supervisor Class (Aug 29, 10a-5p, lunch provided)

TOPICS 

This will be a 3-day seminar, two separate classes, K9 legal updates and opinions for Patrol Detection K9 Teams and K9 Legal Updates for Supervisor/Administration.

Days 1 & 2 are designed for the working K9 team tailored to our jurisdiction and with emphasis on K9 industry standards (training, certification, state-specific and discipline-specific), K9 Use of Force, and Search & Seizure.

Day 3 is designed for Supervisors of K9 Teams/Units tailored to our jurisdiction with emphasis on police service dog operations, detection dog operations, and relevant Supervisor Liability case law.

** These are 2 separate classes, and you must sign up for both if you would like to attend both. **

    Questions

    Training/general inquiries: 
    • Nate Hibschman  training@cik9.org 
    Registration questions:
    • Carol Battistini  acctg@cik9.org

    cik9-training-events-logoSept 27-28  2024 | Training

    Q4 K9 Casualty Care

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    TRAINER: Evan Nolte Paravet K9

     
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    TRAINING  Training for high-stress deployments

    HOST  CIK9

    LOCATION
    Carmel Police Department
    1000 S. Rangeline Rd, Carmel, IN  46032
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    TIME  1-8 pm (lunch provided)

    COST  $100 Working Spot
    $50 Audit spot

    TOPICS 

    This will be a 2‐day seminar where the Handler will get classroom and table top demonstrations as well as the opportunity to practice with realistic hands‐on K9 medical simulation mannequins in emergency and casualty scenarios, gaining critical knowledge for critical moments.

    Topics to include basic K9 anatomy & vital signs, point of injury care, bandaging, emergency planning & management, evacuation, narcotic toxicity, heat injury, and gastric dilation & volvulus (bloat).

    Evan Nolte/Owner‐Instructor is a former US Paratrooper and Animal Care Sergeant. The majority of his 14‐year career
    was spent working independently of a veterinarian, providing direct medial support to Special Operation dog teams at
    home and abroad.

      Questions

      Training/general inquiries:
      • Nate Hibschman  training@cik9.org 
      Registration questions:
      • Carol Battistini  acctg@cik9.org

      Oct 7-11 | Training

      2024 American Tactile K9 Association Conference

      COST:
      $750/team, includes housing & meals
      $400 Audit
      LE and Military Handlers ONLY

      INFO & REGISTRATION: https://atk9.org/2024-conference

      LOCATION
      Muscatatuck Urban Training Center
      4230 E Administration Dr, Butlerville, IN 47223

      CIK9 will pay registration fees for 3 lucky teams this year.  Deadline to enter is August 9.  Applicant and K9 must be an active and certified team working in Central Indiana (Marion County and the 8 surrounding counties).  Winners will be selected randomly. Submit your chance to win here: HERE

       

      Conference sessions include: 

      • Decoying Fundamentals (Armin Winkler)

      • Adaptive K9 Deployment Strategies (Irondog K9) 2-day course

      • Tactical K9 Applications (Direct Action K9)

      • Arminleggan Training System (Police K9 Consultants)

      • K9 Detection Training for Improved Focus and Commitment (Storm Dog Tactical)

      • One-Handed Pistol Shooting for the K9 Officer (War Hogg Tactical)

      • Tactical/Directional K9s (Pat Nolan)

      • Tactical Canine Casualty Care TC3 (Veterinary Tactical Group)

      • Handler Conditioning (Ashley Horner)

      • Detection Team Problem Solving (Simon Prins, Animal Consulting Training)

      • K9 Independence During Detection (Chris Tucker, North Georgia K9)

      • Tracking Formations and Action on Contact (Brad Gillespie Spectrum K9) 2-day course

      • Tactical Rappelling and Rope Access (REVAC USA) 2-day course

      • Scenario Based Muzzle Training (Advanced) (James O’Brien, NCK9, LLC)

      • CQB Fundamentals (Dave Boesch Rogers Rangers)

      • Lower Extremity Targeting (Police K9 Consultants)

      • Explosives Safety and Post Blast Search for Secondaries (Todd Wilber, Precision
        Explosives)

      • Stressvest Reality Based Training & K9 Team Optimization (Justin Cossavant SETCAN)

      • Tactical Obedience and Lethal Cover (Antonio AROD Rodriguez, ORO K9 Services)

      • Laser Directional Training (Thomas Guy, CaniOps)

      • Functional Patrol K9 Deployment from Patrol Vehicle (Jason Stanze Houston K9 Academy)

      • Team Movement with K9 (Bellator K9) 2-day course

      • NePoPo (Joris Kerchof Belgivm’s Finest Canine)

      • Increasing Hunt Drive and Expanding the Building Search (Todd Mona)

      • Gunfire Neutralization (Nic Fontaine Kilo III Consulting)

      • Canine Legal Update: Narcotic Contraband Detection Dog (Mike Kmiecik Sheepdog
        Guardian Consulting)

      • Canine Legal Update: Patrol Dog Liability (Mike Kmiecik Sheepdog Guardian Consulting)

      • High Risk Track/Area Search Planning Considerations (Kevin Vicini Friction Point
        Solutions)

      • Building the Dominant Mindset Through Control (Greg Doud Dog Training)

      • Effective Engagement Precision Control (Ben Rader Howard Young)

      • Hard Surface Tracking (Julie Case/Ultimate Canine LLC)

      • Power Control (Erik Good/Good Family K9)

      October 28-30, 2024 | Training

      K9 Tac Ops – SKIDDS / CATS Class 281

      Registration deadline: September 27
      To Register: Contact Brad Smith, Topdogwck1@aol.com

       

      HOST: K9 Tactical Operations

      Location
      Hamilton County Sheriffs Office
      18100 Cumberland Rd, Noblesville, IN 46060

      S.K.I.D.D.S. / CATS, KATTS and T-MACC are a unique one-of-a-kind K9 tactical course that is designed to educate and train K9 handlers, SWAT teams, Specialty Units, Patrol Officers and Correction Officers and the Military on the deployment of police dogs in a high risk patrol or SWAT Operation. You will participate in numerous slow and deliberate tactical training scenarios. Teams will learn the latest K9 searching methods, deployment and arrest techniques

      The goal of this 3 day course is to educate and train Patrol Officers, SWAT operators, specialty units and K9 handlers on the deployment of a police dog in a high risk tactical operation such as: tactical tracking, barricaded suspects, live gunfire, approaches, entries, blind corners, room clearing, hallways, stairs, attics, crawl spaces, vehicle assaults, arrest techniques and even in a gas environment.

      SWAT, specialty units, patrol officers and supervisors are encouraged to attend but K9 handlers can attend solo.

      Questions & Reservations

      Contact: Brad Smith  TopDogWCK1@aol.com   626-523-4028

      For more information and suggested equipment to bring.  https://k9tacops.com/

       

      Central Indiana K9 Association should be your first stop when searching for training opportunities.  In addition to quarterly training events for Central Indiana, we are thrilled to share other statewide training events.