Todd Jordan is the owner, program developer, and chief trainer at Jordan Detection K9, a company he founded in 2015. His journey in K9 handling and training began in 1997, and he has since become a renowned expert in the field.

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Company Origins and Achievements

Jordan Detection K9 gained prominence when Todd's first Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) K9, "Bear," found key evidence at the home of Subway spokesperson Jared Fogle, and later at the residence and gymnasium of U.S. Gymnastics Coach Marvin Sharp. ESD K9s are effective in aiding investigations into child exploitation, counter-terrorism, white-collar crimes, homicides, insider threats, and drug cases. Since then, over two hundred ESD K9s trained by Todd have been deployed to departments associated with ICAC task forces nationwide.

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Experience and Expertise

Todd's expertise in K9 training is extensive. His involvement with Ignitable Liquid Detection K9s began in 2000 through the Maine Specialty Dogs/State Farm Program. He has trained over 35 Ignitable Liquid Detection K9s, and eleven of those teams are still active and certified. His experience includes:

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• Training over two hundred ESD K9s.

• Serving as a Certifying Official for the Canine Accelerant Detection Association (CADA) from 2013-2022.

• Certifying over fifty K9 teams for CADA.

• Participating in over thirty re-certification courses as a handler/trainer.

• Sitting on the Board of Directors for CADA from 2014-2022.

 

Training Approach

With over twenty-seven years of experience, Todd is proficient in using passive-response and food-reward systems. He is also adept at training ball/toy-driven K9s and can tailor his methods to suit various motivations, including aggressive indicators.

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Future Directions

Jordan Detection K9 is currently expanding into new areas of detection-based K9 training, including narcotics, explosives, and private sector applications. They train several types of detection canines, such as:

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• Ignitable Liquid Detection

• Electronic Storage Detection (ESD)

• Narcotics Detection

• Explosive Detection

• Various other specialized detection tasks

Commitment to Excellence

At the core of Jordan Detection K9 is a commitment to excellence. Todd’s extensive experience and innovative approaches ensure that each K9 is trained to the highest standards, dedicated to protecting and serving communities globally.