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John Ensminger, Esq.: “Science and Law of Police Dogs”

This event, which is part of the Center for Animals and Public Policy at Tufts' “Animal Matters” series will be held in the Agnes Varis Lecture Hall (building K on the campus map, http://www.tufts.edu/vet/tcsvm_campus_map.pdf).

"A tax attorney and a consultant on regulatory and judicial procedures affecting the functions, rights and protection of skilled dogs and their human handlers, Mr. Ensminger’s current research focuses on canine scent identification and criminal prosecution applications. He is the author of 'Service and Therapy Dogs in American Society: Science, Law and the Evolution of Canine Caregivers,' and 'Police and Military Dogs: Criminal Detection, Forensic Evidence and Judicial Admissibility.'  He will share his expertise on the scientific and forensics research affecting police dog work, particularly regarding olfactory capabilities."

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