97.072 — National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program/National Security
- Federal Agency:
- department of homeland security
- Program Website:
- http://www.tsa.gov (click Security and Law Enforcement then Canine and Explosives Program).
- Authorization:
- Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 1996, Public Law 104-264; Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296; Aviation and Transportation Security Act.
- Headquarters:
- Chief, Michael Prendergast 1900 Oracle Way, Suite 8000, Reston, Virginia 20598 Email: Michael.Prendergast@dhs.gov Phone: (703) 487-0064.
Program Summary and Objectives
The National Explosives Detection Canine Program exists to deter and detect the introduction of explosives devices into the transportation system. In addition, bomb threats cause disruption of air, land and sea commerce and pose an unacceptable danger to the traveling public and should be resolved quickly. Explosives detection canine teams are a proven reliable resource to detect explosives and are a key component in a balanced counter-sabotage program. The use of highly trained explosives detection canine teams is also a proven deterrent to terrorism directed towards transportation systems and provides a timely and mobile response to support facilities, rail stations, airports, passenger terminals, seaports and surface carriers. Canine teams consist of a dog and a handler. There is a 3 te ... »read moream minimum.
Examples of Projects Funded
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Program Accomplishments
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