About Detection Support Services DSS was founded by former officers and senior enlisted personnel who served around the world as members of the United States Air Force's Security Police. Detection Support Services was launched with our first mission to provide bomb dog support protecting high security Department of Defense priority resources. We have since branched out to provide our services to schools, corporations, and law enforcement agencies. No other firm can offer the quality of service we have.  The DSS team is unmatched in its extent of training and field expertise.  Our backgrounds in handling bomb contingencies and high-risk security operations have put us on the front lines for world events.  For bomb threat response, sensitive security, personal protection actions, or to support law enforcement patrols, DSS should be your first choice. Kurt Killian, Branch Manager Phone: 925-395-9122 Email: killian@detectionsupport.com Former U.S. Air Force non-commissioned officer and Kennel Master with over 20 years experience in all aspects of the U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog Program. Trained and handled dogs all over the world. To include: South Korea, England, Germany, Panama, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates. Participated in military Operations Just Cause; Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Placed first in explosive detection in 2 major civilian canine competitions and third in explosive detection at the first ever DoD canine competition. Performed narcotic detection dog duties with the U.S. Customs Service countering drug interdiction in El Paso, Texas, resulting in 11 seizures of 1,090 pounds of marijuana. Has trained detection canine teams for local U.S. law enforcement agencies. Led or supported numerous explosive detection dog security operations, working with the U.S. Secret Service in support of such events as the 1987 Papal visit to Los Angeles, CA and official visits by then Presidents Ronald Reagan, George Bush Sr., and William Clinton. Was canine liaison officer to the British Royal Air Force (RAF) Dog Inspectorate. Led American canine contingent working with British Security Services, supporting the 50th D-Day Anniversary ceremonies attended by then US President Clinton. Assisted other agencies with canine operations. Such as Department of Defense, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigation, U.S. Army and California Office of Emergency Services. Tammy Quirin, Consultant for Training and Quality Assurance Evaluation Former United States Army Military Working Dog Program Manager, Certification Authority, Kennelmaster, Trainer, and Instructor Managed 12 Major Army installation Canine Programs around the world, to include 135 dogs, handlers, and their supervisors. Wrote and enforced training doctrine and guidelines concerning all avenues of military working dog utilization and training. Evaluated and certified handlers and dog’s ability to perform duties as K-9 police patrols, in rear area & combat environments, and detect and locate explosives or narcotics. Performed duties as a military working dog trainer, and as an instructor at the Department of Defense Military Working Dog School. Utilized classical and operant conditioning to train new dogs in the areas of explosive detection. Selected as one of two supervisors of the newly established training teams created to teach new dog handlers how to train dogs. Master Instructor in the use of classical conditioning in training newly assigned dogs in controlled aggression, scouting, obedience, course, building search, narcotic detection, and explosive detection. Responsible for writing lesson plans, training outlines, creating visual aids, the demonstration of training techniques with and without MWD’s. Instructed students from all branches of service, and civilian police agencies in first aid for dogs, classical conditioning, grooming, health check points, obedience, scouting, controlled aggression, building search, drill and ceremony with dogs, kennel maintenance, sanitation, safety, and basic dog handling. Supervised countless work dog operations supporting Presidential and other head of state visits. Selected by the Department of Defense Military Working Dog Program Manager to act as supervisor to 56 military police K-9 teams for the Pope’s visit to Saint Louis. Selected as judge for the Department of Defense Worldwide K-9 Competitions. info@detectionsupport.com :: Toll Free: (866) 385-8514 :: http://www.detectionsupport.com  Copyright © 2001-2002 Detection Support Services. All content is protected by U.S. and International Trademark and Copyright Law.