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The principal architect behind the development of Ocu-Alert is Brian Shackelford, a 16 year Police Officer veteran with 9 years K9 handling experience, including working as a K9 support handler for SWAT/Tactical operations. Brian is a GM factory trained vehicle computer and electronics technician and is the inventor and developer of another law enforcement product called Skid-Stop (A non-Lethal vehicle arresting device)

The development of Ocu-Alert has involved the cooperation and input of several Law Enforcement Agencies, especially relating to K9 handling and safety issues. Field and administrative feedback from these agencies relating to K9 handling issues has been a valuable component of the development of Ocu-Alert.

Our special thanks to the Peoria, AZ Police Department Command Staff for their assistance and support, who are currently evaluating the revised and improved version of Ocu-Alert.

Police K9 Handler, Aaron Brewer of the Peoria Police Dept is conducting the field testing and evaluation.

The underlying goal behind the development and implementation of Ocu-Alert function I and II has been to minimize the possibility of a Police K9 being inadvertently placed in harms way, while at the same time cooperating with normal police duties and activities.

Our thanks to Castle K9 Inc. for their assistance with cage data.

The Ocu-Alert project design, engineering and prototype development was facilitated and expedited by Ed Batson who passed away prior to completion. His mentoring and involvement will never be forgotten.