Military Working Dogs: The Official U.S. Army Field Manual FM 3-19.17

The last Army dog field manual (FM) was published in 1977. It reflected military working dog (MWD) doctrine developed during the Vietnam era. Although useful at that time, much of the information has since become obsolete. Today, MWD teams are employed in dynamic ways never before imagined. Today's MWD team is a highly deployable capability that commanders have used around the world from Afghanistan to Africa and from the Balkans to Iraq. These specialized teams aid commanders in stability and support operations as well as in warfighting. Being modular and mobile makes these teams very agile. As situations dictate, MWD teams are quick to arrive and able to conduct various operations. Their versatility allows for effective transformation at all echelons among readiness for deployment and operations on the ground, through redeployment and back to readiness. The highly aggressive dog tactics of the 1960s and 1970s are long gone. Today's MWD program effectively employs expertly trained and motivated handlers coupled with highly intelligent breeds of dogs. These teams are continuously rotating between their assigned duties and deployments worldwide to perform joint operations, multi-echelon tasks, and interagency missions. This FM addresses the current capabilities of the Military Police Working Dog Program as well as the potential for future applications. As technology and world situations change, the MWD team will continue the transformation process and give commanders the full-spectrum capabilities needed to be combat multipliers on the battlefield as well as persuasive force protection and antiterrorism assets.

 

K9 Cops: Police Dogs of the World

Dogs are not called ‘man’s best friend’ for nothing. Over the centuries, we have enjoyed a close connection with canines: they have provided invaluable help with hunting, tracking, guarding, haulage and rescue work, and have been affectionate and loyal companions without peer. In this fascinating book, Nigel Allsopp lifts the lid on the world of police dogs, examining the vital roles they play both in Australia and around the world. Despite the numerous high-tech devices now available to law-enforcement officials, ‘K9’s – as they’re known in the trade – remain an indispensable part of police work in a range of fields, notably terrorism and border protection. K9s may sometimes be sent into difficult and dangerous situations, but this is never done without care and concern, for at the heart of their role is the intimate and symbiotic relationship between dog and handler. K9 Cops explores the history, training and current use of police dogs, as well as considering what future dogs have in modern law enforcement. It also includes an A–Z of police canine units in 47 countries. For all police and military personnel, K9 Cops is an informative, must-read book. For the rest of us, it is an entertaining and heart- warming account that dog lovers the world over will enjoy.

​"K-9 Cops: Police Dogs of the World" is a no-holds barred unflinching look of life on the beat with the world's police K-9 units. Australian Journalist and former police officer, Nigel Allsopp delivers a one of a kind first-hand account into the world of police canines and their handlers. He takes readers on an unprecedented journey around the world to explore how internationally renowned police departments employ highly trained and dedicated police K-9 units in the never-ending fight against crime and the sinister scourge of terrorism. Travel from the streets of Toronto, Canada, the bustling sites of London, England and New York City, to the tumultuous battlegrounds of Israel and the sands of Iraq. This book explores every aspect of life as a K-9 Officer, from unique training techniques, handler and canine selection, as well as harrowing first-hand accounts of real life police K-9 situations. This book is a must-have item for dog lovers and anyone interested in a career working with police dogs.
As a big fan of police dogs and their handlers, I've seen all the movies and watched every documentary on the subject. After reading this book, I have to say that this is one of the best works of literature that I've read documenting the reclusive world of police dogs. Mr. Allsopp has done an exemplary job in examining every detail of the police canine profession. I would recommend that everyone buy this book when they get a chance, its well worth the time to read it.