Recently in California, legislation tried to outlaw the use of police dogs in the field and sparked conversation around the use of police K9s. In this episode of After Dark, Ricky is back and joins me with Steve, both owners of Spectrum Canine. We get into the world of training police dogs and the critical role they have in law enforcement. From exploring the challenges in acquiring K9s from overseas to understanding the adaption, deployment and decision-making involved in using police K9s, we reveal the remarkable strategies that Spectrum Canine qualifies exceptional canine for local police departments.Episode Sponsor:BioProtein Technology: https://bioproteintech.com/For $30 off your order use code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout.BioPro+ can potentially help to improve balance hormones, increase sex drive, improves insulin sensitivity, and produce increases of mitochondria and nucleic acids to create a total system modulator. BioPro+ regulates, rebuilds, and regenerates at the cellular level to help you look, feel, and perform your best.Episode Sponsor:SLNT: https://slnt.com/Use the code "IRONSIGHTS" at checkout for an exclusive discountSLNT offers a range of sleek RFID blocking wallets, EDC Faraday bags, travel gear, laptop sleeves, and key-fob cases with the added protection of their patented Silent Pocket® Faraday cage technology, which turns your devices invisible, and safe, from the outside world by instantly blocking Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, RFID/NFC, EMP, and EMF. This elite signal blocking technology is the easiest way to instantly enhance your peace of mind around how your mobile devices are screwing your digital life up.Timestamps00:00 Intro07:01 The Dog Industry In All Walks Of Life09:23 AB742 Bill In Cali (To Take The Use Of Police K9 Off The Scene)11:38 Deployment Of Police Dogs15:47 Decision Making And Responsibility When Deploying Canine21:07 Expanding Into The Breeding Side Of The Business26:12 How Much Do These Dogs Cost?28:51 Local Police Departments And Their Purchasing Power31:11 The Dog Police Training Industry35:59 The Disappointment Of Not Getting The Dog You Paid For41:54 The Dogs Experience From Flying Over To The States From Europe43:16 What We Look For In Dogs50:16 The Breeding Program And Turn Around Time For A Trained Dog53:22 Kettle Blindness55:34 Hair On Fire And Prey Drive Explanation01:04:07 Patrol School With Selection And Training Of The Dog And Officer (Basic Handler Course)01:09:29 What’s On The Internet Recording Canine Incidents01:19:34 Forward Down01:24:10 The Problem With Off Leash Control01:35:43 Body Cam Footage (YouTube)01:39:55 First Video01:41:54 Resume Of First Video01:47:37 Second Video01:49:44 Resume Of Second Video01:51:29 Constructive Criticism From Body Cam Footage01:55:59 Third Video02:02:51 Long Line02:03:52 Fourth Video02:06:34 Resume Of Fourth Video02:10:15 Qualifying Dogs But Only The Ones That Bring Enough To The Table02:16:26 Canine Process Of testing02:17:26 Dealing With The Handlers (Managing Hierarchy In The Business)02:27:52 Resume Of The Episode02:29:04 How To Connect With Spectrum Canine02:31:37 The Shadow Program: Learn And Watch Spectrum Canine In ActionConnect With Us:Website - https://ironsightspodcast.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ironsightspodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsig