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The Nose Knows: Part 3 – What is the Kinetic Detection Dog Solution?
Kinetic detection is a specialized detection dog training method designed to detect explosive/firearms odor molecules moving through the air from a specific target [person or object]. Person-worn and/or concealed-carried explosive materials and firearms in a dynamic environment are the primary mission of a Kinetic Dog. Kinetic Methodology is a system of training methods to accurately […]




The Nose Knows: Part 2 – Advanced Mobile Detection System
What makes the most Advanced Mobile Detection System in the world work? Without getting too technical there is a difference between Air-Scenting vs. Ground and Object-Scenting for mobile detection dogs. As I like to say, “the nose knows.” Let me provide a quick overview: Air-scenting involves sampling odor molecules in the air, as opposed to […]




The Nose Knows: Part 1 – KEDD & EFC Tech Innovation on Campus
Why do Kinetic Explosives Detection Dogs with Enhanced Firearms Capable Technology Work on Campus? I started publishing a series of articles last year focused on the “Art and Science of Body-Worn and Concealed-Carried Threat Detection Capabilities” with the mission to be a catalyst for success within the detection dog industry through information sharing, insight to […]


Dedicated Firearm Detection
Global K9 Protection Group is constantly evolving new and improved ways to protect the public from gun violence. With highly trained Enhanced Firearm Capable (EFC) detection dogs, innovative technology, and our specially trained personnel on the job, you can rest assured any concealed weapon in the vicinity will be detected. Public safety is our priority. […]


GK9PG is attending the CNS conference
May 23-25, 2022
About The Conference The 31st CNS Partnership Conference will be held, in-person, at the Arizona Grand Resort on 23-25 May 2022. In these unprecedented times, it is essential that our industry work together to move forward and emerge from this crisis stronger. The conference will maintain a 3-day action-packed program! Mixing fun social events and content […]


Samantha Patterson: Chancing into Purpose
People typically come to logistics in one of two ways; either they’re born into a family who has been generations deep in the industry or they have a momentary brush with our world and realize it’s exactly where they belong. For Samantha Patterson, there was one extra step that made all the difference. With a […]


GK9 TO INTEGRATE ASSETS OF 360 SECURITY PARTNERS
Canine detection leader Global K9 to Purchase and integrate assets of 360 Security Partners, LLC, as part of ongoing drive to take lead in U.S. Canine Security Industry Global K9 Protection Group expands on industry-leading position providing enhanced security screening for air cargo, sports, entertainment, and law enforcement Opelika, Alabama, USA, Wednesday, April 6, 2022: Engineered canine […]


Inc. Magazine’s Regionals 2022: Southeast – We’re on the List!
With a Two-Year Revenue Growth of 93% Global K9 Protection Group Ranks No. 137 on Inc. Magazine’s List of the Southeast Region’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 Regionals Southeast list had an average growth rate of 147% percent. Opelika, AL, March 16th, 2022 –Inc. magazine today revealed that Global K9 Protection […]


Growing Air Cargo Protection: Alliance
Global K9 Protection Group (GK9PG) takes air cargo safety to the next-next level. Our engineered canine security solutions are driven by technology and backed by science. We not only strive for excellence, but we also reach it and expect nothing less. GK9PG recently expanded partnerships with AGI, adding protection and screening services to the former […]


Positive reviews, negative scores – A look back at AirCargo 2022
For the first time in two years, the annual AirCargo Conference was back in full swing, with AirCargo 2022 being held in New Orleans. None of us who were in Nashville in January 2020 for the last in-person event could’ve predicted the distancing our country faced over the last two years. The nearly 500 people […]


GK9PG IN FORWARD: CENTERFOLD FEATURE
Every quarter, FORWARD Magazine reports on the most important issues in air cargo to the forefront, and in their Fall 2021 Edition focusing on “disrupting and innovating the supply chain by expediting the freight processes, not just the freight movement”, Global K9 Protection Group was invited to discuss our total aviation security approach. Over the […]


GK9PG meeting ICAO rules change head-on
Last October, Global K9 Protection Group began contacting our clients to remind them of the July 1st change brought about by the ICAO Account Consignor rule that was passed in 2016. Since then, we have been focused on helping our clients understand the importance of being ready, what it meant for their operations, how we […]