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Explosive Detection FAQs
- 1. Does Top Dog Security Ltd hold the ACS (Approved Contractor Scheme) award issued by the UK Governments Security Industry Authority?
- Top Dog Security currently holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) status for the provision of security guarding. We also have ISO9001:2008 which is internationally recognised as a global audit system.
- 2. Why use an Explosive Detection Dog & Handler team from Top Dog Security Ltd rather than from the Police Force?
- There are many reasons but the main reason is that the UK Police Forces no longer have the budget to commit to the ever increasing demands within the public domain; therefore they will not attend commercial sectors unless they have received a credible threat. In effect you can only be guaranteed to expect a Police Explosive Detection Dog & Handler team if you receive a direct threat.
- 3. Are you licensed, if so what does it exactly mean?
- We are licensed by the Police to hold “live” explosives for dog training; using real explosives is the ONLY way to be certain that the dog is detecting the correct odour. Also, our training staff are Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Home Office Licensed instructors and assessors, having gained these credentials while in UK Service Organisations i.e. Police or Royal Army Veterinary Corps.
- 4. Are you saying that you are accrediting your own (Arms & / or) Explosives Detection Dog teams?
- No, we have always had an independent ACPO Home Office Assessor evaluate our teams and accredit them prior to deployment. We arrange for ACPO assessors from the Metropolitan Police Dog Training Establishment to evaluate our teams for contractual assignments. When the dog team has passed this evaluation only then will they be deployed as an operational team at your contracted location.
- 5. I have not heard of this practice being done elsewhere. It seems to be the correct approach to delivering the best possible service. Why are you the only commercial company offering this?
- It is common knowledge that Top Dog Security Ltd are THE market leaders within the commercial Dog Section’s and as such we identity problems and seek to resolve them. This involves us leading the field within the industry and setting standards. Also, as we have all relevant licenses, credentials and experience that most other companies don’t have, we are able to deliver an innovative and second to none service.
