경찰견 핸들러의 전문성 확보 방안에 관한 연구

Abstract

Recently, interest in using police dogs in providing police services has been growing very much. However, there is a lack of discussion about the police dog handler who effectively manages and operates it. This can be a weak factor in securing identity and enhancing expertise in new fields within the realm of scientific investigation. Therefore, it is meaningful to consider the experience of a police dog handler among police officers. To meet the direction of such research, it is important for the police dog handlers who are actually aware of their status rather than selecting those who are less aware of police dog handlers. Therefore, the research was conducted through an in-depth interview with police dog handlers and the results showed that the police dog handler generally does not have a clear identity in the police organization and lacks professionalism. First, the main significance of this study, through experience in field work of police dog handler, should be established identity through consideration about the concept and role of police dog handler. Second, it is required to review advanced foreign education programs including professional training facilities and education instructors for education of the police dog handler. Third, certification system about the police dog handler's work environment and work should be introduced. These changes are developing professionalism of police dogs handlers and improving standards for evaluating police dogs and handlers at an international level.