Videoconference, 21-23 January 2025 — The 44th meeting of the Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD) Study Group proposed a range of important topics for discussion. The group explored recent developments in EDD national programmes across Member and observer States.
A key topic was the proposal to organise a workshop dedicated to overseeing the implementation of EDD programmes within ECAC Member States, as part of the ECAC Capacity-Building Programme. This programme aims to ensure that high standards are maintained in explosive detection capabilities.
The group also took the opportunity to review progress made with the 2024 work programme and, looking to the future, considered a revised draft of its 2025 work programme. Other topics on the agenda included a review of ECAC documentation related to the quality control of EDD programmes, and a discussion on how environmental factors, such as temperature and humidity, can affect the dogs‘ detection capabilities.