First hand look at ATF K-9 certification

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) --- They work hard to keep you safe at major events like the Kentucky Derby and Thunder Over Louisville, bomb-sniffing dogs, and their handlers. Wednesday, we got a firsthand look at their certification process.

ATF Special Agent Dan Neie allowed us to put a go pro on bomb sniffing dog Vegas' collar to show her perspective as she checked long lines of bags for explosives.

"They can find large explosive amounts, but they are also trained to a very low threshold, so they are capable of working in crime scenes," said Dan Neie, Special Agent, K-9 Handler, ATF.

Vegas located a pressure cooker, like the one used in the Boston Marathon Bombing, in a backpack. This is one of multiple practice scenarios the K-9s and their handlers go through in this ATF certification to make sure they are ready for real world dangers.