Law Enforcement Dog Encounters Training (LEDET): A Toolkit for Law Enforcement—Decoding Canine Body Language Quick Reference Guide

The use of force by law enforcement, deadly or otherwise, has become a major issue before the public. As human cases have become more visible, so have cases where law enforcement officers have used deadly force against companion dogs. The purpose of this quick reference guide is to provide law enforcement agencies and officers with the information and tools necessary to handle dog encounters, starting with understanding canine body language. This quick reference guide is part of Law Enforcement Dog Encounters Training (LEDET): A Toolkit for Law Enforcement.