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Course Description

This course is available ONLY to law enforcement, fire, and formal emergency response personnel with human remains detection canines. Documentation of agency affiliation will be required for all participants for this specific training. This class will include a hands-on component using a controlled-burn scene with human remains.  Be mindful that negative emotions “carry down the leash” to the K9, so if you are not well prepared for the actual scientific process of burning remains, then we recommend that you please join us in one of our many other cadaver K9 trainings.  We can also host small agency training for small groups- as scheduling allows.

This course builds on previous WCU HRD K9 Trainings with Dr. Briggs and Edwin Grant and is dedicated to advancing HRD K9 recovery abilities for cases involving accidental or purposeful deaths of victims by fire. It is expected that the K9 (and handler) have experience in odor detection of human remains, and the K9s have a solid final response/indication.  While the focus of the course will be on the recovery of full-body burned cadaver, cremains, burned tissue, and burned bone fragments, training will also occur on campus as well as other training facilities in Western North Carolina.

Documentation Requirements:
Official K9 vaccination records and police/fire/rescue credentials will be required at the time of registration for anyone wishing to participate. PLEASE HAVE DOCUMENTS READY TO UPLOAD AS A CLEAR JPG OR PDF DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS.
(Proof of police/fire/rescue affiliation can include an issued ID, employment verification paperwork, or other official documentation.)

Refund Policy:
Refunds are not available for courses after registration.  If you wish to transfer your registration to another team member, you MUST contact WCU Educational Outreach at 828.227.7397 or learn@wcu.edu
to request this change at least 10 business days in advance. 

Please e-mail learn@wcu.edu with any questions. 

Notes

Registering multiple members of your organization? Be sure to create and register using a Family Account for easier management!
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Section Title
Burned Remains HRD K9 Training
Type
In-Person Workshop / Short Course
Days
F, Sa, Su
Time
8:00AM to 5:00PM
Dates
Nov 21, 2025 to Nov 23, 2025
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
27.0
Location
  • Cullowhee Campus (Main)
Course Fee(s)
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 31, 2025
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