SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) — A University of Rhode Island professor has developed a sensor that detects the kind of explosive used in the Paris bombings, to try to stop future attacks. Professor Otto ...

In May, 28 dogs were rescued from the K-9 Hero Haven after being reported to be living in unsafe conditions. Among the canines was Caesar, a retired explosive detection dog. He is now looking for a ...

The detection of explosive substances is a critical element in ensuring global security, and canine detection continues to be one of the most effective field methods available. Equally important are ...

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – The U.S. Army's Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center, known as DEVCOM CBC, tested collective capabilities to determine if military working ...

Nine Labrador retrievers and their handlers were certified as explosive detection or ignitable liquid detection K9 teams ...

Since joining Canberra Health Services in 2023, Lachie had become a valued part of spiritual care teams, providing comfort to ...

Detection of explosives involves collecting a sample, processing the sample, and ultimately deciding whether explosives are present or not. In order to provide a common vocabulary for subsequent ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Dogs are pretty amazing for plenty of reasons, including for using their sniffers to keep us safe. “In the bomb world, nothing Is like it seems,” said David Saiz, a bomb technician ...

CHICAGO — A TSA explosive detection canine at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport is trading in her leash and vest for some well-deserved rest. After seven years of service, Rhea, a nine-year-old ...

Suggested Citation: "Appendix B Glossary." National Research Council. 2004. Existing and Potential Standoff Explosives Detection Techniques. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226 ...