Cadaver Dog Handbook: Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human Remains [Hardcover]

Andrew Rebmann (Author), Edward David (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0849318866 | ISBN-13: 978-0849318863 | Publication Date: August 29, 2000 | Edition: 1

Intended for those who train and handle cadaver dogs, this book also encompasses information for those who work closely with them, such as police, death investigators, and anthropologists. Its interdisciplinary approach is useful to any member of a forensic team who regularly participates in or evaluates the results of the human remains search effort.
Cadaver Dog Handbook sets out the principles and procedures for the training and handling of dogs for the location of human remains. It explains scent theory and its applications, introduces basic training and searching strategies/tactics, and covers the legal and taphonomic issues associated with dog searches. Intended for those who train and handle cadaver dogs, this book also encompasses information for those who work closely with them, such as police, death investigators, and anthropologists. Its interdisciplinary approach is useful to any member of a forensic team who regularly participates in or evaluates the results of the human remains search effort.

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Every investigator should own the Cadaver Dog Handbook... Rebmann, David, and Sorg do a wonderful job of providing a foundation for the understanding of scent evidence and are a welcome addition to the limited research in this field. Handlers and administrators, as well as researchers and legal experts, should review this text and determine its many applications for themselves.
-FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, November 2001

Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (August 29, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849318866
• ISBN-13: 978-0849318863
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #775,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great information and an easy read to boot...., January 23, 2002

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Kimberly King Watson "Bloodhound handler" (Jacksboro, TX United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cadaver Dog Handbook: Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human Remains (Hardcover)

For the starting cadaver dog handler this book is a must. I recommend it to all my students. It does an excellent job of detailing the scent imprinting training, establishing a readable alert and the advancement of training. Not only does it cover the handling and training of the dog but discusses in depth the handlers responsibilities and information useful to any agency wishing to deploy the cadaver dog. Excellent information in a basic readable form. Not much experience in scent work needed prior to implementing these techniques. A wealth of information.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars CADAVER DOG HANDBOOK, September 24, 2005

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This review is from: Cadaver Dog Handbook: Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human Remains (Hardcover)

This is an excellent book! Great for the civilian SAR Dog Handler or a person jutst doing research on the subject.

Tremendous resource book (especially for the Novice and/or Advanced SAR Dog Handler) for trouble shooting Handler/SAR Dog problems and maintaining a training program/profile.

Could also be utilized in conjunction with a qualified/competent instructor.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Reference Book Out There, January 27, 2002

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John M Corrigan (New Berlinville, PA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cadaver Dog Handbook: Forensic Training and Tactics for the Recovery of Human Remains (Hardcover)

I found this handbook well written, organized and thorough. A must have for anyone interested or involved in this specialized field of cadaver dog handlers.