Event Detection Dogs celebrates first anniversary Wagtail UK Ltd’s sister company, Event Detection Dogs, which specialises in the provision of explosive and drug detection dogs at arenas and stadiums, has celebrated its first anniversary. Event Detection Dogs (EDD) was launched in 2018 to offer football clubs, stadiums and event venues detection dogs that are trained to the same rigorous levels as police dogs. EDD handlers and dogs are specialists in explosive, pyrotechnic, firearms and drug detection, providing safety, assurance and security in an uncertain world. Stadiums and arenas require robust security to protect fans, players, event participants, staff and venues. Explosive threats have become more prevalent, requiring an effective security solution. The use of detection dogs, or sniffer dogs as they are more commonly known, in crowded places provides an extra layer of security, enhancing a stadium/arena’s existing security measures. EDD help to ensure stadiums and arenas are safe and secure before, during and after an event. They provide highly visible qualified detection dogs and qualified professional handlers to support and enhance the existing security measures in place at stadiums and arenas. EDD carry out vehicle screening, pedestrian access/ turnstile screening and stadium/arena searches. The company forms part of the Wagtail Holding group of companies along with Conservation Dogs, which provides specialist detection dogs for protected wildlife and ecological surveys. Wagtail UK Ltd Managing Director, Collin Singer, added: “We created EDD as we wanted to develop a part of the business which was solely dedicated to ensuring safety and security in crowded places. The company is now a year old and our handlers and dogs have helped to secure dozens of arenas and stadiums around the UK. We consistently meet the highest level of performance standards and are members and preferred partners of the Football Safety Officers Association. Our philosophy is simple: Only the Best is Good Enough.’ EDD only select the best dogs: 25% of their dogs are unwanted pets or are from rescue centres, ensuring they are given a good home and life. During training, the dogs are exposed to as many different environments as possible, ensuring the dog is adaptable and flexible to new situations. The Company is Home Office approved to hold real explosive and drug training samples and has a full suite of training aids, believing that training on real substance is best practice and a superior option to pseudo scent samples. The majority of EDD dog handlers come from military or police backgrounds. They are self-motivated, professional and highly trained. All handlers are experienced and well trained in knowing how to navigate complex scenarios. They have experience of working in a variety of environments including Afghanistan, Iraq,The Balkans, Northern Ireland and the UK mainland. EDD are constantly evolving their staff training and continuation training in order to stay ahead of emerging threats and advances in perpetrator techniques. EDD also offer a consultancy service and training, including the training of a venue’s own in-house detection dog teams. We’re celebrating EDD’s success with special offers on our Explosion Detection Dog Handler Courses. Find out more on Page 6
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