K-9 TRAINING INCIDENT

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06700584
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 3
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2022
• Document Release Date: December 31, 2018
• Case Number: F-2016-01391
• Publication Date: April 19, 2016

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19 April 2016
Congressional Notification
SUBJECT: �ttrffrOi7Crr K-9 Training Incident
1. The purpose of this notification is to keep
the Committee fully and currently informed that on 30 March 2016
it was determined that CIA's Security Protective Service (SPS)
K-9 Unit, which had conducted authorized joint training with
Loudoun County Sherriff's Office K-9 Units, inadvertently left
explosive training material in the engine compartment of a
Loudoun County school bus.
2. U//FOU0) Loudoun County automotive maintenance
personnel discovered the explosive training material in a bus
used to transport as many as 26 students. Upon discovery, the
Loudoun County Public School (LCPS) system disseminated an email
to parents informing them of the incident and the involvement of
a Federal Government Agency. CIA has since disclosed that it is
the Federal Government Agency.
3. The training occurred on 22 and 23 March,
during LCPS's spring break. The bus was returned to service
when schools reopened on 28 March and remained in service until
30 March, when the bus was taken in for routine maintenance.
. (u/rouo) The explosive training material
\ which
inadvertently fell out of a container, did not have a detonator,
and posed no risk under these conditions. CIA has taken a
number of steps as a result.
5. (U//FOU0) The SPS K-9 Unit has suspended all outside
training activities. Upon learning of the discovery of the
material by Loudoun County, SPS initiated an inventory of all
explosive training material and determined that all such
material was accounted for and stored appropriately.
Additional steps are being taken to strengthen inventory
processes and controls. At CIA's request, The Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco and Firearms is conducting a thorough and independent
review of CIA's K-9 training program. Additionally, proactive
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collaboration with the local government and partners will be
emphasized to maintain and strengthen these relationships.
6. 1171-Please contact of the OCA staff at
to request additional information or a briefing.
Approved for Release:
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Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Mr.
Damon Nelson, HPSCI
Michael Bahar, HPSCI
Christopher Joyner, SSCI
Michael Casey, SSCI
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The
Honorable
Rodney Frelinghuysen, HAC/DEF
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The
Honorable
Peter Visclosky, HAC/DEF
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The
Honorable
Thad Cochran, SAC/DEF
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The
Honorable
Richard Durbin, SAC/DEF
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The
Honorable
Mitch McConnell Jr., SEN. MAJ.
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The
Honorable
Harry Reid SEN. MIN.
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The
Honorable
Paul D. Ryan, House Speaker
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The
Honorable
Nancy Pelosi, House MIN.
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CIA/OCA/LIAISON
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OCA 2016-00082
Distribution:
Originals - Addressees (w/encl)
1 - OCA/IMO (OCA Official Record) (w/encl)
1 - OCA/ES (w/encl)
1 - Notification File (w/encl)
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