A Importância Do Cão Biodetector De Ilícitos Ambientais Para Segurança Pública Do Estado Do Amazonas

The main objective of this research is to highlight the importance of dogs trained to biodetect environmental offenses for public safety in the State of Amazonas, whether the offenses are related to fauna or flora. For this, qualitative research was used as a methodological tool through a bibliographic survey of articles, books, and journals related to the thematic area addressed. The bibliographic results reveal that dogs trained to biodetect environmental offenses play a crucial role in detecting illegal substances and in public safety. They are trained to identify odors that are imperceptible to humans, such as those of narcotics, explosives, and other items related to public security. When it comes to environmental crimes, they are also an important and reliable tool in detecting crimes such as trafficking of flora, seeds, and wild animals, bushmeat, illegal logging, among others, contributing to the fight against this type of crime in the State of Amazonas.