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"Worthless Handler" Gary Hicks Mar 19, 2025

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Youtube Link - https://youtu.be/NpFzgXejeW4

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman sit down with Gary Hicks the man behind "Worthless Handler". If you are a handler chances are you have purchased his gear. Gary discusses his journey and purpose behind the brand.

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Deploy into vehicle? Maybe. Maybe not. Mar 02, 2025

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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman break down considerations every handler should weigh before deploying their canine partner into a car to apprehend a suspect or clear a vehicle.

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Deploying From Your K-9 unit Feb 03, 2025

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YOUTUBE LINK https://youtu.be/g31k59IXhMY

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman break down the legal, tactical and training considerations of deploying your canine from your patrol car.

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Family Edition! Feb 02, 2025

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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss the age old debate...... In home living or in Kennel living for police dogs. This episode is designed for the families of police dogs and steps that should be taken IF handlers decide to try to bring the police dog into the home.

Looking for a K9 Supervisor Course? The next class is in Elk Grove, CA and it's April 28, 29 and 30th. TACTICALK9USA.com for details.

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Todd Wilbur (Precision Explosives) discusses the importance of training aids Jan 05, 2025

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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman sit down with Todd Wilbur (Precision Explosives) and discuss everything you need to know about training aids and the differences between pseudos and soaks, court room implications and why using TADDS and scent tubes could up your detection game.

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Verbal Release - Do we need it? Dec 16, 2024

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Youtube Link https://youtu.be/i18I7ajFoOY

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman discuss if and when you need a verbal release. This episode builds off of the last episode with Mike Kmeciek. They discuss the legal issues, and get into the training blocks for teaching a reliable verbal release

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Recent 9th Circuit Decisions with Mike Kmiecik Dec 06, 2024

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Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman speak with "Legal Beagle", Mike Kmiecik regarding Rosenbaum V. San Jose and Rock v. Miller.

Both recent 9th circuit cases. They discuss the implications for patrol handlers and what changes handlers need to make in the future.

Links discussed on podcast: 9th Circuit Discussions (LINKS BELOW)-

Rosenbaum V. City of San Jose

• 22-16863 Zachary Rosenbaum v. City of...

Rock V. Miller

• 23-16009 Dillon Rock v. Mike Miller

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K9 SUPERVISION COURSE coming to Elk Grove CA 4/28/25

"K9 Supervison 365" Registration Info at TacticalK9USA.com

Detection 4.2 with Cameron Ford Nov 24, 2024

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This episode can be viewed at:

https://youtu.be/vly9sEe7TEI

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman interview Cameron Ford (Ford K9)

The guys discuss: - Biggest mistake handlers make - Biggest mistake trainers make - Best training aid - Fentanyl - Latest industry trends - The evolution of the detection industry

Cameron Ford - FORDK9.com

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K9 Supervisor's Course Coming to Elk Grove CA - April 28 -30

Instructors: Gregg Tawney and Bill Lewis

More info at: tacticalK9USA.com DtacK9.com

K-9 Leadership with Jason Miller Oct 23, 2024

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YOUTUBE LINK - https://youtu.be/P_qFWfpMgbI

Gregg Tawney and Rich Hartman talk with K-9 Handler, Jason Miller. This is a must watch for supervisors and the informal leaders within any K-9 unit.

The guys discuss specific steps to be a good K-9 Supervisor as well as the important role of the senior handler within any unit.

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Using K9s in Hostage Rescues - Lt Mike Walsh (Riverside S.O.) Aug 23, 2024

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Interview with Lt. Mike Walsh (Riverside County Sheriff Office). Gregg and Rich talk with Mike about implementing K9s into hostage rescue missions.

Mike discusses when and why they have used K9s during these high risk situations. This is a great episode for anyone currently deploying their dogs with a tactical team.

You can reach out to Gregg and Rich at trainers@dtack9.com

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