After rigorous training of eight months in crime prevention and detection, 33 sniffer dogs of four breeds and their handlers and spare handlers numbering 47 graduated from the Integrated Intelligence Training Academy (IITA) at Moinabad, on Saturday.
The 21s Batch Basic Induction Course for Canines and Canine Handlers began on June 15 last 2021. Principal Secretary (Home) Ravi Gupta and Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Anil Kumar were the chief guests for the Dikshant Parade.
Basic training in explosives, tracking, narcotics, assault and guarding was imparted to 33 canines, including Labrador, German Shepherd, Belgian Malinios and Golden Retriever while the handlers were given canine refresher and veterinary nursing courses. This year the trainees were from Telangana and Goa States.
