K9 Roll Call Podcast K9 Roll Call Podcast

In this episode, we sit down with Roy Lopez, a former NAVY SEAL and retired Border Patrol K9 Handler and certified instructor. Roy shares his knowledge and experiences as one of the first handlers in the U.S. Border Patrol’s Search, Trauma and Rescue Team (BORSTAR) K9 Program. As the agency’s first certified trailing canine handler, he was able to record almost 2,000 people finds over his extensive career.

Our guest, Tracy "Trace" Sargent, has spent decades tracking down serial killers and looking to recover missing persons.  In this episode, she shares her experience and delivers sound advice for those looking to get into the field.

In this episode we look at some of the similarities and differences of working as part of a small, rural agency, compared with an agency as large as the LAPD.  From dog and handler selection, to policy and operational practices, we talk to Mike and Jake to get their individual perspectives.

In this episode we talk with Dr. Adebimpe about courtroom challenges, proofing marijuana from detection dogs, certification standards and polarity in detection and odor beliefs within the industry.

Our guest Dr. David Adebimpe of Polymath Interscience talks about what odor is, how it is perceived by dogs, and best practices for creating effective detection dogs by utilizing training aid best practices.

In our second episode, we explore the importance of planning K9 training sessions, as well as some of the pitfalls that are often encountered by failing to do so.