Brigadier uses several different breeds of dog, but has primarily employed the Labrador Retriever for narcotic detection, Dogs are matched with Brigadier officers to form well trained detector dog teams.
Alcohol or other drug use can sometimes become a social and health problem, which can have a negative impact on the working and private lives of those it affects. It is also possible that the use of alcohol and other drugs could create problems in the workplace such as, but not limited to, increased risk of accidents and other safety issues, absenteeism, diminished performance and productivity, and interpersonal conflict.