Evaluation of the Antiterrorism Assistance
Explosive Detection Canine Program –
Health and Welfare

"What OIG Evaluated
The Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted
this evaluation in response to an OIG hotline
complaint. The complaint alleged that the
Department was providing Explosive Detection
Canines (EDCs) to foreign partner nations without
the proper follow-up to ensure they were receiving
adequate healthcare. These allegations also
included reports that dogs were dying due to
various medical conditions, lack of veterinary care,
and poor working conditions. As a result, OIG
initiated this evaluation to determine whether the
Department effectively managed the health and
welfare of dogs in the Explosive Detection Canine
Program (EDCP)...."

https://www.stateoig.gov/system/files/esp-19-06.pdf