Can a machine be just as effective as K9 units?
While both machine and K9 can detect scent, it is proven that the K9’s are a more effective solution for detection of explosives and/or bombs. Dogs are portable and can be transported to various locations according to the situation. Dogs do not break down; they certainly need breaks and time to recoup, but their reliability has been proven much more effective than machines. Dogs have proven to be significantly more accurate than any machines, both scent and x-ray. A dog’s sense of smell is more effective than a computer, and the x-ray machine depends on the operator to catch the images and translate them.
