BS 8517-1:2016

This standard BS 8517-1:2016 Security dogs is classified in these ICS categories:

• 13.310 Protection against crime

This part of BS 8517 gives recommendations for the operational use of a dog by a security dog handler when providing manned guarding services on a static site or mobile patrol, including records, kennelling/husbandry, dog health and welfare, equipment and clothing, training and operational requirements.

NOTE 1 Recommendations for static site guarding and mobile patrol services are given in BS 7499. Recommendations for screening of security individuals are given in BS 7858.

This part of BS 8517 also assists procurers of security dog services to ensure the service fits the end user requirements and risk profile.

This part of BS 8517 excludes the provision of detection dogs and handlers.

NOTE 2 Detection dogs and handlers are covered in BS 8517‑2.