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

by Andrew Rebmann (Author), Edward David (Author), (Author) "One of the biggest challenges a forensic investigator may face is the location of the remains of a missing person..." (more)
Key Phrases: scent cage, scent pump, trained indication, United States, Dog Basics, Land Searches (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
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 Description
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 is organized so that forensic specialists who are not themselves dog handlers will be able to access information about search techniques, contexts and documentation. Conversely, individuals interested primarily in training and handling will be able to focus on chapters devoted specifically to these subjects or expand their expertise to include more of the forensic framework.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 232 pages
• Publisher: CRC; 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: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #449,339 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Kimberly King Watson "Bloodhound handler" (Jacksboro, TX United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Ghost - See all my reviews

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.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

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

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

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.