Test 1- Basic Scent Discrimination

Five samples shall be prepared as listed for this test. The amount of each individual sample shall be approximately one-half (1/2) pint of debris. Placed approx. 4 feet apart. Each sample shall be burned with a propane torch until the contents are partially charred.

A) Burned Softwood (i.e. Pine, Fir)
B) Burned High Density Polyethylene (i.e. Plastic Milk Jug)
C) Burned Styrofoam
D) Burned Carpet and Pad
E) 5ul of 50 percent weathered (diluted) accelerant (evaluators choice) on a cotton ball.

It will be the handler's responsibility to inform the administrator upon which sample the canine has alerted.

Test 2 - Mixed Matrix Scent Discrimination

Five samples shall be prepared as listed combining all of the following. The amount of each individual sample shall be approximately one-half (1/2) pint of debris.

A) Softwood (i.e. Pine, Fir)
B) High Density Polyethylene (i.e. Plastic Milk Jug)
C) Styrofoam
D) Carpet and pad

The mixed matrix shall be burned with a propane torch until all of the individual contents are partially charred.

After the matrix has cooled to ambient temperature, the administrator will apply 5ul of 50 percent weathered (diluted) accelerant (evaluators choice) to at least one (1), and no more than three (3) of the samples.

It will be the handler's responsibility to inform the administrator upon which sample(s) the canine has alerted.

The handler will not know prior to testing which sample(s) are positive.

Test 3 - Sample Location

Two (2) common 1 inch X 4 inch pine boards, 24 inches in length, will be divided with pencil marks into three (3) sections approximately eight (8) inches each. The sections will be numbered 1 through 6.

The boards shall be placed at least one (1) foot apart. 5ul of 50 percent weathered accelerant shall be placed near the center of one of the numbered sections of either board and allowed to dry for 30 min.

The Canine Team shall be offered the wood to examine and it is the responsibility of the handler to inform the administrator(s) upon which section the canine has indicated.