by James Maddison


A great deal keep performing our daily business getting to and from work without even considering the current security risks in the united kingdom. Some would argue that the terror threat has not been greater; however what number of us are aware that explosive sniffer dogs have become an essential part in the first line of defence against terrorists for lots of corporate UK businesses?

We have become familiar with bomb detection dogs being employed in Afghanistan and Iraq, however now, more than ever before, these specialist dogs are actually being used within England.

Why a dog really is man's closest friend

For all the advances in science it remains that man's best friend is also to be man's best defence against those that seek to use explosive devices in making their point. Professional explosive detection dogs do not have any agenda, will not be corrupted and live to please their handler by seeking out traces of explosives.

Explosive Detection Dogs Sought After

Business often improve the amount of security after realising the practical benefits that having very skilled sniffer dogs plus their handlers on the premises. Finance Companies, Event Stadiums and corporate business within the City have tasked to Explosive detection dog companies to deliver an explosive sniffer dog teams on a permanent basis.

Making People Feel safe

People feel safe with the Sniffer Dog teams visiting their offices, however more to the point it offers a major deterrent. Imagine how the terrorist feels whenever they see a dog and handler at your location? Whilst the increase of companies minimising their risks through using sniffer dogs it indicates that more and more companies are likely to be safe, nonetheless it means other organisations need to revisit their risk assessments.

Soft Targets on the Increase

Terrorists prefer a soft target; they prefer to minimise their very own exposure and encountering one Explosive detection dog team is not something they want to do. Consequently they avoid such hardened targets and search for the soft option. So does this mean companies that may have considered themselves not at risk might actually be regarded as a soft target by terrorists who find their first choice too hard?

Diverse Clients

While City Businesses and high profile finance houses might be obvious locations for deploying sniffer dogs, there are many other times when they are being used

Exhibitions and arena type events based on the event or client, Bomb dogs can clear a location before it is opened to the public and can also provide passive screening where the K9 screens everyone as they walk through the entrances and will signal anything suspicious. This has a deterrent effect.

Sporting stadiums are other likely venues where Bomb Dogs can be utilised and most of the Premiership teams will deploy Explosive detection dogs to ensure public safety.

Many Hotels also use Bomb Dogs ahead of the arrival of vulnerable guests or high profile events. Explosive detection Dog Teams are utilised to search buildings before a business or family take up occupancy, recognising the premises may have been targeted before they move in.




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