In the age of terrorism and workplace violence, aircraft owners and operators are searching for means and methods to ensure a safe and secure environment for not only their employees, but also for their passengers. 

Don't lose your aircraft because of an intentional or inadvertent action where narcotics or firearms are placed or left on board your aircraft.  Our Contraband Detector Dogs are trained and certified to locate these unwanted items. There are no better or efficient methods to screen, inspect or search for contraband items than a trained and certified canine. 

Our detector dogs locate firearms, ammunition, and illicit narcotics odors.  Canines are more efficient than any man-made detector which can be brought into the field.  Scientific and technology communities have yet to produce a better "sniffer" than a trained canine.

We serve the aviation community anywhere, anytime.  Just as it is not unusual for us to work to local airports and FBO's, it is also not unusual for us to travel for our clients.  Pictured above are Handler Mike Canaan with Explosives Detector Dog Franko at Augusta Aviation at Daniel Field in Augusta, GA.

Here is an example of our screening and inspection service for departures:

1. We arrive at the location and meet with persons responsible for the aircraft
2. Conduct our own safety inspection of the aircraft looking for potential hazards to dog and handler. Discuss with persons responsible any issues about the aircraft, crew, or passengers that would affect or impact our screening
3. Screen the aircraft with the contraband detector dog
4. If required, assist with the security of the aircraft, hangar, luggage, vehicles and other equipment as needed
5. No luggage, parcels, packages, food, equipment or other stores would be allowed on the aircraft without first being inspected by one or both types of dogs
6. Any arriving items mentioned above would be inspected by one or both types of dogs prior to loading on the aircraft

For arrivals:

1. Arrive at the destination ahead of aircraft. Meet persons responsible for the arrival
2. Conduct our own safety inspection looking for potential hazards
3. Screen any vehicles present for explosives and/or contraband
4. Screen luggage, packages, food, and equipment or other stores present in the area which will later be placed on the aircraft
5. Assist in maintaining security of the arrival location
6. If required, we provide contraband screening and inspections at subsequent client destinations before their arrival. We work with local law enforcement and/or security personnel if requested by the client

Public and private sector entities now have an on-call, pre-emptive tool available for the detection of contraband items in nearly any environment. We know from experience that terroristic and malicious acts affect all facets of our lives. Whether it be disruption of business or malicious revenge, the potential human and financial costs are unfathomable.

Our handler/dog teams are certified by the International Detection Canine Foundation. We are charter members the International Explosive Detection Dog Association. Mike Canaan is a Certifying Official with the International Detection Canine Foundation.

We are registered with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration as well as the State of Washington Board of Pharmacy. We also have a Special Permit with the State of Washington Liquor Control Board.

Our Contraband Dog handlers are trained in presumptive narcotics testing by VALTOX Laboratories of Sacramento, CA.

You have questions? ...well, we have answers. Visit our Contraband Detection Canine Services Contraband Frequently Asked Questions page.

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