Detection test for explosive detection dogs (EDD) using homemade explosives (HME), such as acetone peroxide (TATP) and hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD)

Abstract

Scent sample for conditioning and training self-laboratory preparations (HME) such as TATP and HMTD for explosive detection dogs (SSH)

Description

[0001] The security situation in Germany has steadily worsened over the past five years. Therefore, thorough and effective training of explosive detection dogs (EDs) is becoming increasingly important. Crucially, these dogs must also be able to detect homemade explosives (HME). Acetone peroxide (TATP) is of particular importance in this context, as it has been repeatedly used in terrorist attacks over the last 25 years. The raw materials are relatively easy to obtain, and instructions for its production can be found online. The EDS's ability to detect this substance must be guaranteed.

[0002] Another organic peroxide, hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD), is also gaining in importance. Here, too, the starting materials are relatively easy to obtain.

[0003] Since TATP and HMTD are not certifiable, are considered illicit substances, and their transport and trade are prohibited by law, trainers and handlers cannot condition and train their SSH dogs with these substances. As a result, "substitutes" are sometimes used, leading to a high error rate.

[0004] The solution to the described problems is the production of the detection samples described in claim 1, in which only small amounts (4-7 mg) of TATP / HMTD are used. The self-laboratory samples are incorporated into a fibrous carrier material and thus phlegmatized. Since this carrier material (cotton wool, rock wool, ceramic wool) is gas-permeable, the release of the self-laboratory samples is enabled (claim 2). Odor molecules can be absorbed by the SSH, and conditioning and further processing are possible.

[0005] The handling of these insidious substances by trainers and dog handlers is safe, as they are only present in phlegmatized form and in small quantities. Therefore, they no longer pose an explosion hazard, and simple storage (in a refrigerator) and shipping are possible.

[0006] The material composition necessary for the production of the trace samples (claim 1) is compiled in claim 4.

[0007] Inert samples (protection claim 5) will be provided for any necessary counter-conditioning of the detection dogs to the respective carrier substances.

Claims

[1] Scent sample for conditioning and training self-laboratory preparations (HME) such as TATP and HMTD for explosive detection dogs (SSH) [2] Use of fibrous backing material (cotton wool, rock wool, ceramic wool) characterized by This substance is gas-permeable, releasing odor molecules and thereby phlegmatizing the TATP or HMTD, thus eliminating any risk of explosion. Shipping, storage, and handling are therefore possible. Various carrier substances are necessary in dog training so that the SSH (Specialized Dog Training) learns the target substance rather than just one of these substances. [3] Glass jar containing 30 to 40 ml with matching screw cap and aluminum foil separator characterized by , that the glass used enables the transport and storage of the trace samples and that the separating layer made of aluminum foil minimizes odor contamination. [4] To produce a detection sample according to claim 1 for TATP / HMTD, the following is required:

1. 3 to 7 mg TATP or HMTD 2. Fibrous carrier fabric approx. 20 mm wide, approx. 20 mm long and approx. 20 mm high.

3. Glass jar with 30 to 40 ml capacity and matching screw cap 4. Separating layer made of aluminum foil [5] Inert samples for the necessary counterconditioning.