University of Maryland Police Department's (UMPD) David Lloyd discusses the partnership between S&T, JHUAPL, and UMPD to conduct parametric testing and validate training methods to establish the most effective concept of operations for deploying person-borne IED detection canines. (DHS Video by Science & Technology Directorate/Released)

Provide a specific focus on the Person-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (PBIED) detection canine. Canine R&D structure and function with focus on basic understanding of canine olfaction, cognition, genetics, genomics and breeding, and behavior to improve operational efficiencies and training methods.

The DHS S&T PBIED Canine Initiative was started in 2012 with a partnership between DHS S&T and University of Maryland Police Department in order to understand the strengths and limits of canines specially trained to detect PBIEDs being carried in by people, either on their person or in bags, in mass transit and large crowd event operational ...

Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are effective weapons and can be delivered to their chosen locations in a number of ways, including by suicide bombers. Suicide bombers may use vehicles or carry their IED concealed on their person, this is called a Person Borne IED (PBIED).

Feb 12, 2010 · U.S. Army Guide: What Should You do if You Spot an IED/VBIED/SVBIED/PBIED? Reacting to an IED while Vehicle Mounted. • Alert the vehicle commander and elements of the convoy of the possible IED/VBIED and its location using the 3 Ds (distance, direction, description).

Person Borne IED (PBIED) An IED worn or carried by a person either willing or unwillingly, such as a vest, belt, backpack, box, briefcase, etc., in which the person houses the whole IED or...

Project One Retrievers’ Person-Borne Canines are trained to detect the scent of Improvised Explosive Devices. These highly skilled canines are deliberately paired with handlers to maximize your security.

Jun 26, 2024 · Diamond NV-Magnetometers provide notable benefits in detecting PBIEDs. Their exceptional sensitivity enables the detection of extremely weak magnetic fields, essential for identifying...

Clear the area around the possible PBIED (the minimum safe distance for exposed personnel is 300 meters, dependent on METT-TC factors). Establish security, and scan for signs of enemy activity (such as additional PBIEDs, an impending ambush, triggerman, cameraman, or sniper)

Recent IED attacks in Boston, Paris, Brussels, New York, Manchester, and Sri Lanka - demonstrate the ongoing threat