BS 8517-2:2016

BS 8517-2:2016 gives recommendations for the operational use of adetection dog by a detection dog handler when providing passive and proactivedetection services (e.g. drugs, firearms, munitions, explosives, pyrotechnics,intentionally concealed persons), including records, kennelling/husbandry, doghealth and welfare, equipment and clothing, training and operationalrequirements.NOTE 1 Recommendations for static site guarding and mobile patrol services aregiven in BS 7499. Recommendations for screening of security individuals are given inBS 7858.This part of BS 8517 also assists procurers of detection dog services to ensure theservice fits the end user requirements and risk profile.This part of BS 8517 does not apply to the provision of general purpose dogs ordogs and handlers used in other search disciplines.NOTE 2 General purpose dogs are covered in BS 8517-1. Other search disciplines areplanned to be covered in BS 8517-3.Cross References:BS 7499:2013BS 7858BS 7960BS 8517-1Private Security Industry Act 2001Dangerous Dogs Act 1991Microchipping of Dogs Regulations 2014Animal Welfare Act 2006Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 20062003/88/ECControl of Dogs Order 1992Road Traffic Act 1988Misuse of Drugs Act 1971Misuse of Drugs and Misuse of Drugs (Safe Custody) (Amendment) (England, Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2014Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001Firearms (Amendment) Act 1997Explosives Regulations 2014Control of Explosives Regulations 1991Pyrotechnic (Safety) Regulations 2015Welfare of Animals (Transport) Order 2006Sale of Goods Act 1979Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014