Career Summary
Our Instructors
Peter Crumblin
Manager - Senior Instructor
Peter Crumblin's vast experience provides International Dog Academy with the ability to develop and implement detector dog programs to meet individual client's needs. In his role as Commander New South Wales Police Dog Unit and with the International Dog Academy, Peter has developed the technical skills in various scent applications and training techniques which are invaluable in new and operational detector dog programs. Peter has been employed in specialised dog training applications for over 25 years.
Qualifications (Working Dogs)
- Certificate in Police Dog Handling (General Purpose)
- Certificate in Specialist Detection Dog Handling (Drugs)
- Certificate in Specialist Detection Dog Training (Drugs)
- Certificate in Specialist Detection Dog Training (Firearms and Explosives)
- Certificate in Specialist Detection Dog Training (Cadaver)
Other Qualifications
- Diploma in Public Sector Management (Policing) Australian Institute of Police Management Sydney (2000)
- Diploma in Human Resource Management (1996)
- SACPAV Commander's Course (2000)
- NSW Police Commanders Riot & Public Order Management Course (2005)
- Certificate in Explosives Handling, Transportation and Use Granville TAFE (2003)
- Certificate IV in Search Operations - Explosives, ADF (1993)
Achievements
- Competed in Australian & New Zealand Police Dog Trials on three occasions being awarded Best Australian Dog Team in 1986.
- Supported Thredbo Disaster search and rescue operation, 1997.
- Winner of NSW Police Dog Trials on numerous occasions.
- Past Secretary of the Australian Police and Service Dog Association.
- Trainer/Supervisor Assistance Dogs Australia (Work for the Dole Program)
- Peter was awarded the NSW Police Commissioner's Olympic Medal in 2000 for "Outstanding Performance instrumental in the success of the Sydney Olympic Games".
- Peter was also awarded the Commonwealth Centenary Medal in 2001 for "Services to Policing and the Community".(Significantly for the creation, establishment and conducting of NSW Police Detector Dog Programs)
- Peter has been a member of the New South Wales Police Dog Unit for approximately twenty five (25) years and significantly as Commander since 1998.
- The achievements of Chief Inspector Crumblin have been recognised by the Senior Executive of the Police Service, The Government of New South Wales and the community as being significant contribution to policing. The most significant projects created, implemented and managed by this officer include the explosive detector dog program for Olympic Security, the highly successful drug detection dog program and the recently announced concept of firearms detector dogs. The realisation of all these programs have resulted from the foresight, initiative and personal commitment of this officer.
Olympic Security
- In 1996 Chief Inspector Crumblin self funded a study tour to the United States of America in order to research the use of detection dogs, primarily explosives detector dogs for Olympic Security purposes. As a result of this study tour and subsequent approval he was then required to establish a compliment of thirty (30) Explosive Detection Dog Teams.This program proved to be one of the most successful of the Olympic Security arrangements.
- In December 1997 he was selected to represent the Service in the United States of America, to negotiate with the Bureau of Alcohol,Tobacco and Firearms for the inclusion of officers from New South Wales in programs to establish both a training and operational capability.
- Chief Inspector Crumblin formulated a blue print for success in the creation, implementation, operation and post Olympic rationalising of specialist canines within NSW. During the Sydney Olympics, Chief Inspector Crumblin performed the role of 'Bomb Management Co-ordinator'. This position co-ordinated the activities of over 4,000 police and Australian Defence Force personnel on a daily basis. Chief Inspector Crumblin was awarded the Commissioners Olympic Citation for his significant contribution to the success of the security of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.
Drug Detection Dogs
On 15 December 2000 the Commissioners Executive Team formally ratified Chief Inspector Crumblin's proposal to introduce a specialist drug detector dog program. This proposal was centred on the concept of utilising existing Olympic resources.
Peter recruited technically capable and committed officers to train drug detector dog teams to indicate the presence of drugs on individuals. This being an extension of traditional drug detection processes which targets premises, vehicles and objects.
This program is now regarded as world best practice with several of the most eminent exponents of detector dogs, from within Australia and overseas recognizing its success and requesting opportunities to observe both operational and training phases.
The outstanding success of this program attracted considerable media attention and as a result some community interest groups were instrumental in challenging the concept of drug detection dogs. Chief Inspector Crumblin was the principle provider of technical advice to the Police Service legal representation.
Following an intense campaign it was considered appropriate for legislation to be drafted to facilitate the continued and appropriate use of drug detection dogs within the public domain. Chief Inspector Crumblin was the primary technical advisor in the drafting of the Police Powers (Drug Detection) Dog Act, 2002.
Firearms And Explosives Detection Dogs
The Government of NSW has advanced the concepts and programs instigated by Chief Inspector Crumblin through the introduction of a further twenty (20) Firearms and Explosives Detection Dog Teams. An additional twenty-four Firearms, Explosives and Drug detection dog teams are to be trained by the New South Wales Police Service during 2005-6 realising a total Explosives Detector Dog capability of 50 teams making the unit one of the largest in the world. This significant investment is a reinforcement of the level of confidence afforded to the programs proposed and implemented by this officer. Peter is currently responsible for the planning and introduction of this corporate crime reduction initiative. In conclusion, the contributions of Chief Inspector Crumblin to policing and the community, are considerable, and have been formally recognised through the investiture of the Commonwealth Centenary Medal to him in 2001.
Quarantine Detection
During 2007/8 Peter was responsible for training the first Quarantine Detector Dog group for the Hong Kong Government. These teams have proven to be a highly successful and respected asset in the security overlay in place within Hong Kong and its borders.Lecturing/Training
- Peter is regularly engaged to lecture and train law enforcement and community groups in aspects of police and detection dog training and operations. In 2001, Peter presented at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA now USA Dept of Homeland Security) Detector Dog Conference in Chicago. January 2005 Peter was requested to and delivered a presentation to the International Working Dog Breeders Association Conference in Melbourne and in October 2005, Peter was the keynote speaker at the Pacific North West Detection Dog Conference conducted in Seattle USA.
- Government Quarantine Detector Dog Program in Australian International Airports.
- Trained 40 Active Handler and Dog teams for Australian Federal Government Quarantine Detector Dog Program in Australian International Mail ports
- Design and Development of QDDP Computerised Validation Systems
- Designing and implementing the current New Caledonia shipping and mail screening program.
- Conducted international follow-up testing and advice for New Caledonia detector dog officers.
- Support the training of dogs and handlers for the inaugural Japanese Government Detector Dog program.
Career Summary
Wayne Grewar
Senior Instructor
With 20 years experience as both an operational handler and trainer with a wide variety of disciplines including detection, security and obedience/agility, Wayne provides abilities in all applications. He has been with the Army Explosive Detection Dogs for the past 10 years during which time he has been required to advise senior officers and external agencies on the employment and training of both handlers and dogs and employment of dogs in support of non-conventional counter terrorism operations.
He was the EDD 2IC at the School of Military Engineering in which he was the course leader and senior instructor for all dog courses held at the school and was the EDD trade testing officer in the ADF requiring him to conduct all annual re-qualification testing at units around the country. Since Wayne has been with International Dog Academy he provides training and instruction for all programs including Quarantine, Pest Control, etc.
Qualifications (Working Dogs)
- Subject 1 Sergeant Course, WONCO Academy Cannungra (2008)
- Explosive Detection Dog Supervisor/Trainer Course, School of Military (2006)
- Army Assessor and Workplace Trainer, School of Military Engineering (2005)
- Subject 2 Corporal Course, School of Military Engineering (2005)
- Subject 1 Corporal Course, Regional Training Centre Singleton (2004)
- Subject 4 Corporal Course, School of Military Engineering (2003)
- Chemical Biological Radiological Awareness Course, CBR Response (2001)
- Explosive Detection Dog Handler Course, School of Military Engineering (1999)
- Specialist Search Dog Handler Course, Australia Wide Complete Dog (1993)
- Dog Trainer Course, Australia Wide Complete Dog Service (1993)
- Protection Dog Handler Course, Aylwards Dog School (1992)
Other Companies
- Security Dog Handler, Twilight Security Service (1996 - 1998)
- Termite Detection Dog Handler, Flick Pest Control (1994 - 1996)
- Dog Handler/Trainer, Australia Wide Complete Dog Service (1992 - 1994)
- Security Patrolman, Wasp Security (1990 - 1992)
Achievements
- Participate in Operational Searches Including 2000 Olympic Games Sydney, C.H.O.G.M 2002 Noosa, US Embassy 2002 Canberra, Section Commander EDD Section of the Incident Response Regiment.
- Conduct Annual EDD Re-qualification Testing of All Army EDD Teams.
- Provide Advice to Defence Science and Technology Organisation in the Development of EDD equipment and training aids and conducted trails.
- Advise Senior Military Officers and Outside Agencies on the Employment and Training of EDD.
- Trained Termite Detection (active response), Arson (passive response) teams.
Career Summary
Kenneth Innes
Senior Instructor
Ken Innes is a Senior Instructor and has been delivering, dog training, technical instruction and advice to handlers undergoing training from following government groups over the past 8 years;
- Australian Quarantine Inspection Service,
- New Caledonia Quarantine Inspection Service,
- Western Australia Agriculture EHB Eradication Program
- Japanese Agriculture and Quarantine Service, and;
- Pilot programs for Australian Fisheries Management Authority.
Responsibilities
- Provide technical advice to the training manager and other department trainers.
- Training of quarantine detector dogs in 2 applications, active and passive response.
- Deployment of government teams in operational environments.
- Procurement of suitable detector dogs for programs.
- Course preparation and delivery.
- Instruct and train personnel in specialised dog handling.
- Ensure trainee detector dogs successfully validate for deployment.
- Provide trainee assessment, coaching and guidance.
- Develop education package including student manuals, presentations, etc.
- Support the development of new international detector dog programs.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) at the University of Technology Sydney.
- Certificate 4 in Management and Pet Industry Association of Australia Animal Attending Certificate.
- Certificate 4 (TAA 10404) Training and Assessing.
- Cert 3 & 4 in Companion Animal Services - Animal Behaviour and modification, positive and negative reinforcement techniques in dog obedience.
Achievements
- Support the development of detection canine handler course and validation packages.
- Trained 60 Passive Handler and Dog teams for Australian Federal Police.
- Quarantine Detector Dog Program in Australian International Airports.
- Trained 40 Active Handler and Dog teams for Australian Federal Government Quarantine Detector Dog Program in Australian International Mail ports.
- Design and Development of QDDP Computerised Validation Systems.
- Designing and implementing the current New Caledonia shipping and mail screening program.
- Conducted international follow-up testing and advice for New Caledonia detector dog officers.
- Support the training of dogs and handlers for the inaugural Japanese Government Detector Dog program.
