Following a rigorous assessment and compliance process, SAFECROWDS GROUP has been accepted onto the NCTAS-P programme, confirming our proven track record and experience in the canine explosives detection sector.
SAFECROWCROWDS GROUP was already a NASDU (National Association of Security Dog Users) company member, and we consistently adhere to the association’s high standards of animal welfare and training, working to the BS 8517-1: 2016 code of practice for general purpose dogs and the BS 8517-2: 2016 code of practice for detection dogs. Now, with our explosives detection dog teams deployed at various stadiums, venues and events, our handlers have either completed or are undergoing their NCTAS-P assessment, enabling us to be accepted onto the NCTAS-P programme.
What is NCTAS-P?
Since 1 January 2020, it has been mandatory for all police EDD teams to be trained and accredited to the National Canine Training and Accreditation Scheme (NCTAS). Launched in March 2021, NCTAS-P is a comparable standard specifically for private security companies for the search of building, areas, routes, vehicles (not for searching and screening people).
Developed as a collaborative initiative between the Home Office, Counter Terrorism Policing and the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), this standard recognises the important role of security specialists such as SAFECROWDS GROUP in improving resilience and mitigating the threat of explosive devices, particularly in high risk environments, such as stadiums and major events. It also provides an mark of professionalism, competency and animal welfare that underpins quality assurance.
Delivering the highest standards
SAFECROWDS GROUP has been working towards becoming accepted onto the NCTAS-P programme for some time, which means that our training processes, animal welfare standards and best practice when carrying out explosives searches have always been aligned to high NCTAS-P standards. Although NCTAS-P applies only to explosive detection canine teams, we also align all our other canine services to those standards and industry best practice too, ensuring that all our dogs are expertly trained and cared for, with plenty of exercise, rest time and affection, and all our handlers are experienced and professional.
Why choose canine explosives detection from SAFECROWDS GROUP?
Providing a versatile, effective real-time approach to detecting explosives concealed in buildings, event locations or vehicles, canine detection teams can play a vital role in risk mitigation for venues and events as part of a joined-up approach to security and counter terrorism.
Our experienced handlers hold NASDU team certificates, and all our dogs are trained using real scents, enabling them to indicate to their handler if something suspicious is found. Continuation training is carried out monthly, regardless of the length of service of the dog handler and dog, to make sure the highest performance standards are consistently maintained.
The abilities of the dog and the experience of the handler go hand in hand to provide effective risk mitigation and SAFECROWDS GROUP delivers this service as part of an integrated approach, alongside an array of specialisms including Threat Vulnerability & Risk Assessment (TVRA), Vehicle Dynamics Assessment (VDA) hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM), behavioural detection, traffic management, security personnel and stewarding. We can help you determine an optimised approach to protecting people, assets and your reputation, with a canine detection service that dovetails with our wider security and counter terrorism remit.
