Search Enhanced Evidence K-9 (SEEK) Program

The purpose of the SEEK program is an off-lead or remote explosives detection canine team to protect our communities against acts of violent crime involving explosives, firearms, terrorism, and firearms trafficking. It built upon and incorporated ATF’s expertise in the field of explosives as well as the enforcement of Federal explosives and firearms laws. The SEEK program is 89 instructional days and consists of 480 hours of instruction. The average number of students per iteration of the program is four.