Kyle K. Heyen , Detector Dogs International, Inc.

Profile:
Former Police Officer, K-9 Handler and principal of Detector Dogs International, Inc., Kyle K. Heyen, has provided dogs and training to foreign, federal, state and local agencies. Mr. Heyen was one of the first U.S. peace officers to be certified, according to standards of the German Police, to train and judge drug & explosive detector and patrol dog teams. Mr. Heyen has assisted plaintiff and defense attorneys in matters of police canine team conduct, use of force, wage and hour disputes, canine deployment (patrol, drug, explosive, arson) and served as a testifying expert in federal and state court cases.

Education/Licenses:
Drug & Explosive Detector and Patrol Dog Judge, Utah POST; Assoc. of Science Degree, Police Canine Science; Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy, Peace Office Course; Field Training Officer, Sniper & Entry Team SWAT; Defensive Tactics Instructor Trainer; Side Handle Baton Instructor Trainer; Advanced Patrol Dog Training, Landespolizeischule fur Diensthundefunhrer (largest police dog training academy in Germany), inter alia

Years as Expert: 19

Primary Area of Expertise: Police Dogs