County Connection buses became a training ground for police dogs at the North Concord BART station last month. Animals representing BART Police, San Francisco Sheriff Office, San Francisco Police Department, and the Transportation Safety Administration were sent in search of incendiary devices that were placed by law enforcement officers in and around three buses. The rainy conditions presented additional challenges because smells dissipate more quickly than in warm weather, but training in all conditions is critical. There were a lot of rewards given out, and good information for the officer/trainers on follow-up work their canine partner may need.
