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Mr. Joseph Nicholas (Joe Nick)
Seasoned and confident law enforcement canine professional with extensive experience in the training and assessment of law enforcement canine operations. He is the President of the USPCA Region 15 and serves as a Trainer/Canine Officer for the NJ Department of Corrections.
¨ Broad-ranging background encompassing corrections, canine operations, training and training management in a broad range of working environments for corrections, state and local law enforcement, urban search and rescue, and protection operations
¨ A certified Instructor/Trainer with certifications in Narcotics, Explosives, Tracking, Patrol Work, Cell phone/Cadaver, and Arson detection, he has instructed numerous law enforcement, search and rescue, and protection personnel in canine operations. Additionally he has certified both K-9 instructors and K-9 Teams.
¨ Served on the New Jersey Attorney General’s panel for developing and instituting the state plan for use and training of law enforcement canine teams.
¨ Exceptionally organized and focused with ability to successfully handle multiple priorities to ensure all mission-critical objectives are achieved.