PM of Pará concludes 1st week of specialized course for handlers and dogs that will operate at COP30
Training continues until the 30th, with guidance on chemicals and safe sweeps, among other knowledge
The Military Police of Pará (PMPA) completed the first week of the specialized course aimed at training handlers and explosive detection dogs, in preparation for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), which will be held in November in Belém. The training brings together military personnel from various states and qualifies the so-called binomials — pairs formed by a police officer and a dog — to operate in security operations at large events, following international protocols.
With a duration of 15 days, the course covers training techniques and fundamental theoretical content, such as the chemistry of explosive materials and their characteristic smells. According to the instructors, the goal is to increase the effectiveness of detection performed by the dogs during sweeps in high-traffic areas.
“We are qualifying not only our handlers but also the dogs. The training covers everything from canine behavior to environmental reading and the odor signature of explosives, which brings more precision to the work of the binomial. It is a joint and complex operation that requires synchronization between the police officer and the dog,” explained Major Dã Paiva, who is part of the PMPA K9 Action Battalion.
The training includes three dogs in advanced training that will be directly involved in the security of COP30. The class includes military personnel who already have experience in training and knowledge of animal behavior, as well as understanding the learning windows of the dogs.
Investment in public safety and cooperation between states
Major Samarino Santana from the Maranhão PM highlighted the importance of the course for the establishment of a new specialized unit in the state. “The idea is to take this knowledge to implement the first unit of dogs specialized in explosive detection in Maranhão. It is an increasingly pressing demand at diplomatic events and large gatherings,” he stated.
In addition to practical training, students receive lectures from specialists who address the scientific aspects of explosives, their behaviors, and methods to avoid accidental activations during sweeps.
For military police officer Yuri Calliari from Santa Catarina, the training has strategic value. “It is a groundbreaking course. What caught my attention the most was the depth of knowledge. Our intention is to apply this training in our corporation, multiplying the learning not only among trainers but also in various areas of public safety,” he emphasized.
The training continues until June 30 and reinforces PMPA's commitment to operational excellence and the security of COP30, an event that will place Belém in the global spotlight.
