Alabama Hosting Law Enforcement, Dog Teams For Explosives Training

Fifteen dog teams from across Alabama and Mississippi are in Tuscaloosa for a three-day training offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

The University of Alabama is hosting the Department of Homeland Security’s Regional Explosives Detection Dog Initiative. REDDI is a program designed to enhance the abilities of police departments to detect bombs and improvised explosive devices.

Specialized training teaches the canines and their handlers tactics that help them stay one step ahead of those attempting harm in their communities.