Testing and Certifications, ITAC

1. Testing and
Certifications
INTERNATIONAL TACTICAL AND CANINE TRAINING CENTRE

2. Testing and Certifications
 Before passing out and receiving certifications in any of the disciplines,
teams must demonstrate the ability to pass the US Department of Justice
(DOJ) Odor Recognition Proficiency Standard for Explosives Detection
Canines, for example, as well as annually certify to the standards of the
North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) and N.O.R.T
(National Odor Recognition Testing)
 Team follow up testing is mandatory every six months to make sure teams
are working properly, training regularly and maintaining skills. Yearly, re-
certification is strongly suggested.

3.  All teams that have passed out have free access to the ITAC website to be
able to ask questions, share information and interact with other working
teams.
 ITAC is establishing a national association that encourages all handlers to
be active members of the organization in order to remain abreast of new
developments in the field.
 Certifications are issued, jointly, by ITAC and the Punjab Home Guard
together with a registration number archived in ITAC and PHG data bases.

5. Pricing and Invoicing
 Invoicing is done by the Punjab Home Guard directly to the Contracting
Agency. Kindly contact the PHG for any questions related to billing and
payment.
 The price for any basic, eleven (11) week training session in any discipline is
INR 6.85 lahks.
 This price includes the trained canine, trained handler, certification and
handler accessories.
 Pricing for any of the optional and advanced courses is determined on a
case-by-case basis.

7. Handler Accommodation
 All handlers live in barracks at the ITAC facility within the PHG Training
Institute.
 Arrangements for accommodation are made directly with the Punjab
Home Guard.
 Handlers train and work seven (07) days a week. Sunday is a half day.
 Leave is not permitted except for emergencies or compassion.

9. Handler Evaluation
 Upon arrival at ITAC, handlers receive orientation and an interview
conducted by ITAC and PHG staff.
 ITAC and PHG reserve the right to reject any candidate for training based
on an evaluation that leads to an “Unfit for Training” status.
 ITAC and PHG reserve the right to expel any candidate for disciplinary or
other problems that disrupt the professional and regimental structure of
ITAC and that interfere with the training of other candidates.

11. Thank You