Understanding Police Canine Tracking

The video introduces Chino, a 2-year-old German Shepherd trained by police canine trainer David Reaver. It explains how canines, like Chino, use their superior olfactory abilities to track suspects by detecting adrenaline-laced skin cells. A demonstration is conducted in a warehouse where Chino tracks a hidden suspect, showcasing the use of a wireless camera for a dog's-eye view. The video further delves into the canine olfactory system, highlighting the dog's ability to discriminate odors with over 200 million olfactory receptors. Finally, it explains the concept of a scent cone and how dogs use a zigzag pattern to hone in on a target.

What is the primary sense that Chino, the German Shepherd, uses to track suspects?

• Touch

• Olfactory

• Hearing

• Vision

What chemical in skin cells helps Chino track a suspect?

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Adrenaline

• Cortisol

What is the first step in testing Chino's tracking ability?

• Releasing Chino in a park

• Hiding a suspect in a warehouse

• Giving Chino a treat

• Training Chino with a toy

Why is using a police canine like Chino beneficial in dangerous situations?

• They can fly over obstacles

• They can communicate with suspects

• They prevent officers from entering dangerous areas

• They can use weapons

What happens when a dog like Chino exhales?

• The air is trapped in the nostrils

• The air is vented out to the sides

• The air is inhaled again

• The air is used to cool the brain

How many olfactory receptors can a dog's nose contain compared to a human's?

• 20 times more

• 40 times more

• 30 times more

• 10 times more

What is the role of the olfactory cortex in a dog's brain?

• To identify and categorize scents

• To control movement

• To process sound

• To enhance vision

What is the scent cone?

• A tool used by handlers

• A pattern of scent detection

• A device for tracking

• A type of dog training

How does Chino adjust his path when tracking a suspect?

• He zigzags back and forth

• He jumps over obstacles

• He runs in a straight line

• He circles around the area

What happens to the zigzag pattern as Chino gets closer to the target?

• It becomes wider

• It becomes narrower

• It remains the same

• It disappears