Canine Security Validation
The Justice Institute of British Columbia’s Private Security Industry Canine Program administers the validation of the canine teams for licensed Security Workers and trained canines.
Validation is based on the minimum performance standards developed by the JIBC and the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General (Security Programs and Police Technology Division).
Security businesses and security guards using dogs while providing security services in British Columbia must hold an authorization from the Registrar to offer this type of service.
In order to make application for the authorization to use dogs for security work, individuals must successfully complete the Validation Standards Competency test through the Justice Institute. Further information can be found on the Security Services website - Section 13 of the Security Services Regulation and Section 3.5 of Security Programs Licensing Policy Manual Section.
Validations must be renewed each year.
Validation Tests
The validation tests are conducted by a JIBC qualified evaluator for the JIBC in accordance with the Security Dog Validation Standards handout.
The validation tests or required tasks are designed to determine the proficiency and reliability of the canine team in two distinct profiles:
- Protection (including Human Scent detection)
- Signature Odour Scent Work (Narcotic or Explosives)
Successful Completion
Students will receive a hard copy of their certificate and a copy of their evaluation.
Last updated June 8, 2011
For Further Information or to Schedule Validations
Program Manager, Security Training Programs
