Sniffer dogs will pick "everything" up. Ensure bag is tight, or can buy smell proof bags. and now a completely random series of photographs having nothing to do with the op: dont go with the hype/they are explosive dogs,sweated much before realizing that, cops aint gonna let there killer dogs walk up and sniff u and they dont sniff for it unless there told. 20 Acts To See At V Festival 2009: Whether they do it at an effective rate remains up in the air, but the fact that having drugs on you is very likely to set off a sniffer dog is just conventional wisdom, right? Dogs will often sniff their way through cars, bags, and up and down the legs of festival goers. Save pages and articles youre most interested in to read later on. The places where drugs were being hidden were labelled by red sheets of paper. Wonder if its common for them to strip search people Im thinking I may just go with the safest option and just put my gear in a condom and shove it up my arse to get in . The ACT legalised the personal possession, use and cultivation of cannabis on 31 January 2020. Shiiit thats intense as fuck haha. In fact, their use in the UK is not regulated by law at all. Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) guidelines point out that, in their view, an indication by a passive drugs dog does indeed constitute reasonable suspicion. Sniffer dogs are used in K9 detection, which encompasses more than just illegal drugs. VICE spoke to experts to finally debunk the hearsay. I recently spent a full day at a major music festival observing police drugs dogs sniffing around the entrance, while their handlers bundled off festivalgoers into a nearby tent to have their internal orifices examined by policemen with latex gloves, Oxenham writes. In a local court in New South Wales, a magistrate ruled in 2002 that use of sniffer dogs amounted to an illegal search, since it was lacking in reasonable grounds. But just how effective are these dogs - and what does this mean for your rights? Unfortunately, there havent been any follow-up studies investigating Lits findings since they were published in 2011. Critics say the sniffer dog program is inefficient, largely ineffective, and dangerous. Arbitrary sniffer dog searches to stress again, with a 25% reliability rate -- can hardly be called necessary. The police were obviouly on the prowl and i witnessed many people being singled out simply because of the wey they dressed or were presenting themselves. surely that happens all the time & they wouldnt make an example of this incident. You could also work at school and want to make sure your students are safe. Knowing how large an outbreak is and how quickly it's . So there you go no more myths about sniffer dogs, but Im afraid youll have to debunk the other festival rumours by yourself. As disturbingly callous towards privacy concerns as that statement is, its also wrong.According to the ABC, a 2009 study on ecstasy users and the used of sniffer dogs, authored by Dr Matthew Dunn from Deakin University, found that not only were the majority of those surveyed undeterred from taking drugs by the presence of sniffer dogs, but that if anything the dogs encouraged users to find ways around being caught. Reliable sources have alleged that individuals with interests in drugs dogs have tried to shut down her research., some dogs will rely more strongly on human cues, dogs are able to interpret human eye contact. Technology, therefore, allows the surveillance to be especially intrusive - much like a search, in fact. The only exception to whether a sniff is considered an illegal search, then, is if youre funnelled, delayed, targeted, interfered with, or requested to change direction to allow the dog to sniff you; this is in keeping with PACEs stipulation that the police cant stop you and then look for grounds for a physical search. Just because the dogs can be influenced, doesn't mean they can't do their jobs. is this for getting into the campsite, or for getting into the arena? The truth is, however, that the use of sniffer dogs has managed simply to slip through the net. Moderator. Thanks mate , Had my bag taped to the balls, got pick by this police woman to be checked, got sniffed up and down by this dog while the police woman chatted to me. Their brute strength and incomparable stamina makes them one of the finest sniffer dogs. If the dog detected COVID on the mask, that person would be asked to step out of line . Had 5 pills secured in my undies. It would seem, then, that the reliability of sniffer dogs can be seriously called into question. Of course the parliamentary secretary for police disagreed. Probably like an hour is the absolute most youd do, and then they would have to have a decent rest. Basically, if you see the same dog knocking about at the gates all day, chances are theyve probably mentally checked out for the day. The use of sniffer dogs, sometimes known as "passive alert detection dogs", is a part of general police practice across the world, having seen their first use in the UK as early as 1888 . However, that doesn't seem to be the way things are going. Although, it did rule out five recommendations immediately, which included decriminalisation and ditching the drug dogs. El_quinto Connoisseur of fine Cannabis #3 El_quinto, Aug 20, 2016 Easy fix bro. Like others have said, it's more for show though. For a smoother and faster entry into the festival, please have your tickets out and ready to scan upon arrival. But the use of sniffer dogs doesnt seem like its had much effect on the drug-taking culture. It was called Oscar and was a active police dog. Oxenhams research led him to a groundbreaking 2011 study by Lisa Lit published in the journal Animal Cognition. Yeah we may end up going for the johnny up the arse routine, literally impossible to get caught that way but well see, might end up just going for the smell proof bags like you said. (Heres What You Need to Know), Best Pet Apps for iPhones and iPads in 2022, Why Poodles Chew Furniture (Heres 10 Possible Explanations), Your Dog Started Peeing In The House Again (Heres Why), http://pinterest.com/http://trainthatpooch. Crucially, red paper markers designed to trick handlers into thinking there was a target present resulted in the rate of false alerts doubling when compared to unmarked, decoy targets containing dog treats to fool the dogs. In 2006, there was an extensive review of the NSW drug dog program. Its pretty rare but they can get it wrong they are still animals, he says. This week though NSW Greens MP David Shoebridge has adopted a new angle of criticism, and that's the cost of sniffer dogs on taxpayers. Researchers from Germany trained army dogs to sniff out infected samples JavaScript is disabled. Tel Aviv. In actuality, the box was never opened inside the church. Reasonable suspicion, it stipulates, has to be based on accurate information. Also bleach will only work for some scents and not others. Facing The Music. On the sniffer dog side, you can have various breeds, but spaniels and Labradors would be the main ones. What implications does this have for the legality of their use? Sick. get the toy holding plastic egg out of the middle of a kinder egg, fill it with whatever, cling film it, get a female friend to put it where the sun dont shine(helps if she doesnt wash down there for a day or so) problem solved. Beagles are often used as drug dogs whereas bomb dogs are loads of other breeds. It would have to have a bleach bath and be completely sterile to not be caught by them. A coroners inquest into Thoms death is currently being held in Western Australia. They are untested on humans and they do kill. Security guards cannot legally detain you unless they suspect you for an indictable offence, but they can eject you from the premises or stop you from coming in. Each of these dogs put up a good fight to try and become the best sniffer dog. Swallowing three pills in quick succession, Thoms soon started exhibiting strange behaviourwas escorted to a first-aid room when her teeth began to chatter and she looked sick. Did you enjoy this content? "Man-made technologies still can't compete with millions of years of evolution," said the researchers. The presence of sniffer dogs at music festivals makes people choose to take drugs earlier, faster or in higher quantities, according to research published in the International Journal of Drug Policy. Think the bottom line is that there will be a small amount of dogs in contrast to a lot of people going into the campsite. Its hard not to feel though that music is often used as a political football when it comes to drug policy, and its not just music festivals who draw the short straw. Indeed, there is precedent when it comes to sniffs themselves being considered searches. The study from Australia's RMIT University also found the prospect of sniffer dogs made people choose to stash pills internally, wrapped in plastic or condoms. Four of the recommendations were directed solely at the NSW Police, the first being to scrap the use of drug dogs. Yeah mate 100% agree, feel like mostly the dogs dont actually do much. Had a dog jump in and out of my trunk and they never said anything. Critics say the sniffer dog program is inefficient, largely ineffective, and dangerous. Indeed, the potential for [dog searches] to affect public trust adversely was the key reason for the BTP withdrawing from their use. I didnt know they have a strip search tent at the festival though?! I was at spring awakening in chicago waiting in line with my boy when a german shepherd comes up to this guy about 6 feet away from us, smell his crotch, and sits down with his nose pointed at guy. zero My latest painting, Mind Medicine a tribute to 18 year old died from mdma alone, how can this happen? Check out r/SupportingRedditors Itll start with someones weird mate-of-a-mate saying they saw Frank Ocean in the guest area or Lordes tour bus pull up by main stage and, from there, evolve until it becomes the bloke from Alt-J is doing a secret deep house set in the slam tent. Maybe not. The campaign has been posting warnings about drug dog operations since late 2014. The most extensive study so far was conducted by the Privacy Ombudsman of New South Wales in 2006. guypjfreak There are several held annually in London too . Stick in tiny plastic bag, fill another bag with baking soda to absorb smell. What this research does not do is say that sniffer dogs can't find contraband. Not much really. Contacted for comment, the NSW Police told VICE they would never comment directly on figures. Oh i'm definatly not implying that your running the weed 'racket' this year by freaking out all the paranoid pot heads and then making a killing by selling it on the inside, i'm on to you this is one paranoid pot head you wont be getting the better of. Really trying to avoid that sort of situation completely looool. So what does the use of sniffer dogs actually achieve? A groundbreaking study into the behavior of sniffer dogs and their handlers published by Lisa Lit in the journal Animal Cognition in 2011 supports my suspicion. The Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Amendment (Sniffer DogsRepeal of Powers) Bill 2015 aims to repeal parts of existing law to end the use of drug dogs on public transport, at. Other people with experience of festival sniffer dogs have said that they seem to be pretty random.I'm worried though! In the past, sniffer dogs have regularly policed popular summer festivals such as Stereosonic, Big Day Out, Future Music Festival and Soundwave. In a 2008 operation at the UK's Latitude Festival, just 12 percent of searches resulted in a find, and 2016-17 figures from South Australia Police showed a success rate of less than 15 percent. ", WATCH: VICE has teamed up with harm minimisation group The Loop to bring you Safe Sesh. With hundreds of millions of olfactory receptors in their nose, bloodhounds have an impeccable sense of smell. Another key shift is that the community is calling for the legalisation of cannabis, as well as the decriminalisation of the personal possession of illicit substances, which basically signals that the public doesnt approve of armed officers harassing civilians over small amounts of illegal drugs. The Rockness tragedy and the 2009 death at Big Day Out are just more examples of moral bankruptcy in ongoing war on drugs, which see policy makers focused on fear and punishment at the expense of these young people and their lives. A police officer, however, can search you at any time, but they must first tell you their name and station, what they intend to find, the reason they want to search you (AKA a dog has indicated you are holding drugs), why they are legally allowed to search you and how you can get a copy of the search recording. . Release61 Mansell Street, London E1 8AN, experiment in California published in 2011, Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984, potential for [dog searches] to affect public trust adversely, UK Festivals & Sniffer Dogs: Their Regulations, Your Rights. Any suggestions ? These days, seeing a sniffer dog at a train station is a regular part of life in NSW. bring in glass or weapons! Paste as plain text instead, "We have two arms," explains CEO John McHugh. Advocates say the dogs are a strong crime deterrent and if you dont want to get in trouble, you simply shouldnt use drugs. 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