Canine Utilization. The use of trained canine teams shall be within the parameters specified in this FSA. Canine teams assigned to the program will be certified for use in skill area of detection before deployment is authorized. The Canine Supervisors may utilize a certified canine to conduct on-site searches when a certified team is unavailable and immediate assistance is required (e.g., bomb threat, unattended packages and required explosive dog inspections. The daily utilization of the detector dog teams will be scheduled by the Centerra-SRS Canine Supervisor. Additional canine inspections may be requested by the building custodian to the Centerra-SRS Canine Supervisor providing as much time as possible to allow for scheduling of the canine teams. Prior to initiating the inspection, the Centerra-SRS Canine Handler will inform the building custodian or a supervisor of the location and time of the inspection. During off-shift hours, notification may be made to the SRNS EDO. The inspection will not be canceled unless an operational emergency or incident precludes the inspection. A representative of the area may accompany the canine teams if the custodian feels there is a need. The canine team will be required to follow all Radiological Protection safeguards in place for that facility. The building custodian will be notified if the canine gives a positive indication during an inspection. The search of an employee's personal area as a result of the canine's indication will not be conducted without the building custodian or SRNS supervisor for that area being present. Canine inspections of both government and privately-owned vehicles may be conducted at all Site barricades and entry control points within a security area. Random vehicle inspections will be conducted during both entrance and egress through these barricades. The canine will be detailed around the exterior of the vehicle by the handler. The handler will exercise care in not letting the canine jump up on the side of the vehicle, and the handler will not place the canine within the interior of the vehicle under normal operations. If, however, the canine gives a change-in-behavior, the handler will allow the canine to work the change-in-behavior to its source, and the handler will give the canine the opportunity to give the final response. The canine handler will be allowed to place the canine inside vendor vehicle cargo areas and the sleep berths of tractor trailers. In the event a canine team is conducting an inspect...
