South Africa: Live ammunition and explosives found in Benoni Wendy house

A tip-off led the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) and the South African Police Service (Saps) to uncover live ammunition and explosives in a Benoni guest house Wendy house. The EMPD Community Liaison Unit (CLU) officers and the K9 Unit Read More …

Totally ‘paw-some’ 2026 TSA Canine Calendar now available for download

WASHINGTON – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today unleashed the 2026 TSA Canine Calendar, an annual tradition honoring the agency’s more than 1,000 explosives detection canines working at airports across the United States. The 2026 TSA Canine Calendar is now Read More …

India: Dipsy the brave sniffer dog honored by Prime Minister Modi

Dipsy, an Indian-breed sniffer dog with the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has been applauded for her courageous service following recognition by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ episode. Dipsy’s handler, Constable Pyarelal, commended her for successfully Read More …

Pennsylvania: FBI Honors Bucks County K9 Team For Role In Domestic Bombing Case

Bucks County Deputy Sheriff Christina Brewerton and her K9 partner, Zeke, have received a special commendation from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Newark Division – for their assistance in the investigation of a domestic bombing case in July. Read More …

TSA: Pittsburgh International Airport’s Steeler voted TSA’s top dog for 2025

WASHINGTON — The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is proud to announce explosives detection canine Steeler, a 2½-year-old Labrador retriever from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT), scores the title of 2025 top canine of the year. TSA held a nail-biter nationwide contest Read More …

Indiana TSA Dog Earns Final Four Berth in TSA’s 2025 Cutest Canine Contest

INDIANAPOLIS – Indianapolis is known for hosting major sporting events, such as the NCAA Final Four and Super Bowl, and an explosives detection canine at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) is in the hunt for one of the top prizes at Read More …

Explosive Detection Canines in the Field: A Multi-Site Black Box Validation Study

In 2009, the National Research Council called upon the forensic science community to standardize the best practices and guidelines in the collection and analysis of evidence with the goal of ensuring quality and consistency within the field. In response to Read More …

Colombia: Bomb-sniffing dog loses leg in explosion, hailed as hero for saving dozens of lives

A military dog is being hailed as a hero in Colombia after detecting a bomb planted by guerrilla fighters that exploded during a military operation, authorities said, adding that the wounded canine’s actions saved the lives of dozens of soldiers Read More …

Evaluation of Organic Explosive Training Aids: A Chemical Profiling Approach

Organic explosive training aids play a vital role in training canines to detect explosive safely and effectively. However, there is limited scientific knowledge regarding the chemical composition and odour profiles of these aids, as well as the relationship between these Read More …

Michigan: Pipe bombs found in abandoned vehicle in Saginaw

Authorities discovered pipe bombs in an abandoned vehicle in Saginaw this week thanks, in part, to an explosive-sniffing K9, according to the Saginaw Police Department. A Saginaw officer and police dog were dispatched Monday, May 19 to Mike’s Wrecker, located Read More …

TSA’s paw-tnership with law enforcement

Did you know TSA’s Canine Training Center (CTC) also trains canines deployed by local and state law enforcement teams in our airports and mass transit locations? The TSA CTC partners with over 100 local and state law enforcement agencies across Read More …

57 explosive detection teams take part in New York’s 5th annual Canine Week

New York state’s fifth annual Canine Week is being held at the state’s Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany, in Oneida County. Fifty-seven explosive detection teams across the state are participating. “When an opportunity comes along to become a K-9 handler, Read More …

Colombia: Sok, the explosive detection trained dog that prevented attacks in Neiva, department of Huila

Under pressure of the Military Forces, the perpetrators abandoned a cloth bag containing four explosive devices, each weighing approximately one kilogram, in a wooded area. The troops moved to the place, and following the security protocols, the Sok on a Read More …

Bosnian centre trains dogs for Ukrainian demining efforts

Mey, a Belgian shepherd, and her trainer Kenan Muftic learned how to effectively detect mines and unexploded ordnance last week, negotiating various obstacles and scenarios in a grass field in Sarajevo’s suburb of Butmir. Since its establishment in 2004, the Read More …

Ukraine: Dog teams trained in landmine detection deploy in Mykolaiv Oblast

As spring arrives in Mykolaiv Oblast, Ukraine, four teams of highly trained dogs, and their handlers, have been deployed to help detect landmines and explosive ordnance (EO). The teams are working in areas that were heavily shelled between spring and Read More …

Colorado: Court documents released on a Fort Carson Soldier accused of stealing an explosive device

An active duty Fort Carson soldier, 41-year-old Joshua King, is being accused of stealing C4 off the post. According to court documents, the explosive was found when the soldier’s ex-wife was cleaning at her residence. She claims she discovered it Read More …

Sniffing Out Danger: EOD Operations at Steadfast Dart

Smardan, Romania- At NATO’s Steadfast Dart exercise, the precision and skill of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams are critical to ensuring safety and operational success. Lieutenant Zach from the 17th Field Squadron of the 35 Engineer Regiment of the British Read More …

Cambodia: CMAC dog handlers complete three-month training in Bosnia

The Cambodian Mine Action Centre’s dog trainers arrived back in Cambodia yesterday after completing their three month training and experience exchange in Bosnia through the Norwegian People’s Aid (NPA) project. Director General of the CMAC Heng Ratana said yesterday that Read More …

India-Cambodia joint military exercise concludes in Pune

The first edition of CambodiaIndia Bilateral Army Exercise (CINBAXI) successfully concluded on Friday, marking a significant milestone in strengthening military cooperation and interoperability between the two nations. The joint exercise saw active participation from both the Cambodian and Indian contingents, Read More …

Employing Military Working Dogs in Large-Scale Combat Operations

Canines have been useful to military organizations since their domestication. Few, if any, instruments of war have the successful track record and longevity of MWDs. They remain effective in a variety of environments, including dense vegetation, subterranean complexes, and trench Read More …