Journal of Forensic Sciences abstract of an article on the reliability of this evidence. The full article is available as a PDF file to subscribers.

American case law on narcotics, "use of force" and other adminstrative concerns.

A discussion of the reliability of dog scent evidence in identifying people.

Summary of US case law regarding the risks in using dogs to apprehend suspects.

On the benefits of the use of dogs as a means of arrest and restraint.

A study of the topic, and its reliability as evidence.