Technology and Training
Chemical/biological-trained canines can detect at levels as low as one part per trillion—at or below the detection capability of any currently fielded hand-held devices. Combined with the speed of the detection canine and you have a great tool for area sweeps that would be impractical with current instrumentation alone.

Signature Science has developed training methodologies and aides allowing canine teams to detect chemical and biological agents safely before dispersion. Canines are trained in "operant conditioning,” some of our specific training areas for both canine and handler include advanced canine emergency medicine, off-lead operations, how to co-exist with other canines and humans, how to work in hazardous or violent conditions, scent recognition, decon for human and canine, documentation requirements, and practical exercises. Due to the nature of the work handlers will under go class room training on the agents they might encounter and the proper response protocols in the case of a release. Upon successful completion of the course, the canine team is certified in chemical/biological detection.

Practical Application
Chemical/biological-trained canines' capabilities make them invaluable in the potential applications of: searching buildings, mail rooms, vehicles, aircraft, ship cargo holds, containers, and critical infrastructure; screening major event areas; and addressing security issues for vulnerable targets, such as airports, subways, military installations, schools, government facilities, areas for high-profile visits and WMD events post-decontamination.