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040			_aUniversity of Cebu-Banilad _cUniversity of Cebu-Banilad
100			_aArcilla, James Mickel W., _eauthor.
245			_aUnleashing danger : _bexperiences of K-9 handlers in contraband detection at Cebu Port authority [Pier 1 and Pier 3] / _cJames Mickel W. Arcilla, Jona Jane A, Codo, Kyle Vrayam U. Celestial, Jonalyn B. Velarde, Adrian Ross G. Sumaylo.
260			_aCebu City, Philippines : _bUniversity of Cebu-Banilad, _cc2024.
300			_axi, 169 pages : _billustrations (black and white) ; _c28 cm.
336			_2rdacontent _atext
337			_2rdamedia _aunmediated
338			_2rdacarrier _avolume
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references.
520			_a"K-9 has been an integral part of crime detection and prevention for centuries and has been used in law enforcement. It is evident nowadays that K-9s are essential at every entry point, like seaports, in checking the luggage of passengers arriving and departing from a certain locality. However, there were some instances where the K-9 units were not able to detect contraband and smuggled items. The researchers, who are third-year criminology students, aim to explore the experiences of K-9 in contraband detection at entry points here in the Philippines, specifically at Cebu Port Authority Pier I and Pier 3. This study applied the qualitative phenomenological research design. The study used a data triangulation technique to ensure the validity and reliability of the data gathered. The research informants are five (5) K-9 handlers, two (2) from Pier 1 and two (2) from Pier 3 in K-9 units division, and one (1) from Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency [PDEA] Regional Office 7 assigned at Cebu Port Authority [CPA]. The informants must be professional and have at least three (3) years of work experience as a K-9 handler in Pier 1 and Pier 3 and currently working at Cebu Port Authority. The study found that K-9 handlers at Cebu Port Authority experienced and faced challenges in detecting explosives and illicit drugs, with the need for detailed recording and understanding of K-9 behavioral cues being essential for successful detection. Handlers need effective coping strategies to manage the challenges of their roles. They cope well with improved training and refreshment courses, and conditioning. The findings highlighted the importance of improved training. emotional support, and process enhancements to ensure handlers remain effective in their work while also safeguarding their health. These can help handlers perform at their best while minimizing the toll the job takes on them."
521			_aAdult
541			_xPableo-Borbon, Deniebelle _yCollege of Criminology _zCriminology
546			_aText in English
650			_aCriminology.
650			_aLaw enforcement practices.
650			_aPort security and crime prevention strategies.
650			_aPort security operations.
650			_aEffectiveness and challenges.
650			_aInter-agency coordination.
650			_aQualitative phenomenological approach K-9 units.
650			_aExperience.
650			_aContraband detection.
700			_aCodo, Jona Jane A., _eauthor.
700			_aCelestial Kyle Vrayam U., _eauthor.
700			_aVelarde, Jonalyn B.,
700			_aSumaylo, Adrian Ross G., _eauthor.
942			_2ddc _cTHE
998			_cJanna [new] _d08/05/2025
999			_c13829 _d13829