What is contraband?

Many facilities and events have rules about what you can and cannot bring inside. Often, this is to protect the safety of other people in the facility. Items banned from an event or building are known as contraband.

Weapons: Firearms can pose a serious threat. Our dogs are capable of detecting various types of gunpowder as well as firearms when performing a gun search.

Illicit substances: Substances like fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, and meth are all illegal in the United States and can endanger the life of someone you love.

Cell phones and recording devices: Criminals use cell phones to organize illegal operations and set off explosives

Electronic Storage Devices

PDX Bomb Dogs is incredibly proud to host one of merely three canines in the entire state of Oregon certified to locate Electronic Storage Devices. Our Electronic Storage Device canine is trained to discern the chemical compounds present in various electronic devices such as iPads, cell phones, SD cards, USBs, and computers.

This capability serves a critical purpose as these devices are often utilized by individuals involved in illicit activities like child pornography. Perpetrators frequently employ electronic devices to store illegal imagery and videos of minors, making swift and thorough detection imperative. Law enforcement searches may overlook certain devices, underscoring the necessity of the Electronic Storage Device detection dog to uncover potential concealed evidence.

Furthermore, these remarkable canines also prove invaluable for enforcing no cell phone policies in correctional facilities, jails, and residential living arrangements. By leveraging their unique skills, these dogs aid in maintaining security and preventing unauthorized electronic device usage in such environments.