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Sniffing out danger and liability wherever it hides

Professional contraband detection canine (K-9) services supporting safety, policy compliance, and risk management.

Trident Investigative Service, Inc. provides contraband detection canine services to organizations seeking to identify prohibited substances, reinforce internal policies, and reduce safety and liability concerns. Deployments are designed to support deterrence, detection, and documentation, consistent with client objectives and applicable legal requirements.

 

WHERE K-9 SERVICES ARE USED

Trident’s K-9 teams operate in a variety of environments, including:

  • Workplaces and commercial facilities
  • Schools and educational institutions
  • Correctional and controlled-access facilities
  • Vehicles, vessels, and aircraft
  • Storage facilities and warehouses
  • Residential and private properties (with authorization)

Services are performed in a controlled manner that supports client policies and legal considerations.

 

TYPES OF CONTRABAND DETECTED

Trident’s canine teams are trained to detect commonly prohibited substances, including:

Controlled Substances

  • Marijuana
  • Opiates and heroin
  • Cocaine and crack cocaine
  • Methamphetamine

Alcohol

  • Ethanol alcohol commonly found in beer, wine, and distilled spirits

Firearms-Related Materials

  • Smokeless, black, and flash powders commonly associated with ammunition, firearms, fireworks, and flares

Detection capability depends on the specific canine’s training profile and the authorized scope of deployment.

 

LEGAL AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

The use of detection canines has been widely recognized by courts when conducted properly. Trident’s canine services are provided consistent with established professional practices and applicable regulations.

To support lawful and defensible operations, Trident:

  • Maintains general liability and errors and omissions insurance for handlers, canines, and inspection activities
  • Trains and operates detection canines consistent with recognized law-enforcement-referenced standards, including those cited in Washington Administrative Code 139-05-915
  • Maintains required licensing with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Washington State Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy
  • Utilizes trained personnel capable of conducting presumptive narcotic field testing when authorized, with appropriate testing equipment available

 

ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVE

Contraband detection canine services may assist organizations with:

  • Reinforcing contraband-free policies
  • Deterring prohibited activity
  • Identifying safety and compliance concerns
  • Supporting internal investigations or administrative actions

Canine detection services do not replace management controls, supervision, or policies, but can serve as an additional risk-management tool when properly implemented.

 

DISCLAIMER

This content is provided for general informational purposes only. Services are conducted within the authorized scope of engagement and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. No outcome is guaranteed.

What better way to support organizational safety and compliance goals than by incorporating trained detection canines into randomized inspection programs?

Looking to eliminate the threat of contraband?

Our detection teams have worked in numerous environments as far north as the Aleutian Islands and the Bering Sea in Alaska, western Canada, and across the United States. Call (253) 852-7000 or use our Contact Form.