Must demonstrate marine safety, basic boat operating knowledge, ability to return K-9 overboard back into the boat.
Certification is valid for one year.
The area shall be of such size as to allow the K-9 Team to properly demonstrate their skills while performing the assigned task. If land cadaver finds cannot be located and alerted to, certification will not be granted. All personnel involved in water certification shall wear proper life jackets anytime work is performed on or near the water. The Certification Official need not be in the boat with the K-9 Team being certified. If water cadaver finds cannot be located and alerted to, certification will not be granted.