Los Angeles & Orange County

TSA-Certified 3PK9 Cargo Explosive Detection & Event Security

One of the select TSA-approved CCSF-K9 providers in the U.S. Specializing in logistics cargo screening and large-scale event sweeps across Los Angeles & Orange County.

TSA-ApprovedCCSF-K9 Provider
3PK9-CCertified Teams
LA + OCService Coverage
24/7Dispatch
Screened air cargo ULD at a freight dock
Air cargo, at the dock
Detection K9 working a shipment
Odor first, no opening
K9 beside stacked pallets in a warehouse
Pallet-level checks
Handler working a bag during a venue sweep
Venue load-in sweeps
Services

Detection coverage where it matters.

Three deployment models, one standard: certified K9 teams, written scope, and documented results.

TSA 3PK9 Air Cargo Screening

Fast, non-intrusive, and fully compliant explosive detection for logistics and freight. Reduce cargo damage and expedite clearance.

Screened without opening the shipment — the freight keeps its integrity and the clearance window keeps moving.

Air Cargo · Freight

Event & Venue Security

Pre-event explosive sweeps for concerts, sports events, and large venue sweeps — arenas, stadiums, and festival grounds.

Teams work load-in through doors, so the sweep is finished before the first guest arrives.

Concerts · Sports · Venues

Corporate & Facility Sweeps

Routine explosive detection for warehouses, distribution centers, and corporate facilities to maintain a secure environment.

Scheduled windows, written logs, and the same handler on every visit.

Facilities · Warehouses
Our elite K9 teams

One standard. Every dog.

Each K9 works with a dedicated handler — trained together, deployed together, and documented every time. Same imprint, same training cycle, same written record, whichever team shows up.

A handler walking a detection K9 on a fall morning
HANDLER-LED

The dog lives with the handler who works it. Same house, same routine, same person every morning — which is why the pair reads each other without being told.

A detection K9 with its nose to the ground on open ground
SINGLE PURPOSE

Imprinted on explosive odor and nothing else. A single-purpose dog stays cleaner on the alert and does not split its attention between tasks.

A detection K9 working rocky ground near water
3PK9-C

Certified under the TSA third-party canine program, with recurring training on a fixed cycle. Certification records are available to clients during onboarding.

How a deployment runs

Scope first. Then the dog works.

Every assignment follows the same four steps — so the result is something you can hand to a client, an insurer, or an auditor.

Written scope

Site, window, areas to be screened, and the response protocol — agreed in writing before a team rolls.

Screening

Handler-led team works the cargo, venue, or facility within the authorized scope. Non-intrusive by design.

Alert & document

Clear indication, controlled response, and a written record of what was checked and when.

Report

Deployment log and after-action note issued to the client contact — not verbal, not optional.

TSA-Approved CCSF-K9 Provider Certified Cargo Screening Facility
Fully Insured ($1M+ Liability)Certificates of insurance available on request.
Highly Trained & Certified K9 TeamsHandler-led teams with documented training and alert records.
Rapid Deployment in LA & OCLos Angeles and Orange County response, scheduled or short-notice.
Where it started

One handler, one dog, and a federal application.

XE Services was formed in April 2021. For the first year there was no revenue from screening — there was a TSA application to get through, and two handlers learning what the standard actually required.

April 2021
XE Services LLC is formed. Two handlers, one K9, no approved program yet.
2022
TSA 3PK9 / CCSF-K9 approval, November 2022. After months of documentation and site review, the company is cleared to screen air cargo with canines — and takes its first client.
2023 – 2025
Steady, deliberately small. Client count grows from one to about five. The CCSF-K9 approval has been renewed since, and stays in good standing. Every K9 still lives with the handler who works it.
2026
The work widens. Beyond air cargo: concerts, music festivals, and venue sweeps before doors open. A new cargo contract is signed this month, at an airport-adjacent facility.
Why the timeline is short: federal approval is not something a company can shortcut, and we would rather list five clients we served well than fifty we did not.
Standards & compliance

The parts a client never sees — until something goes wrong.

Detection work is judged after the fact. These are the operating standards every XE team works to, in writing and on record.

Certified handlers only

Every handler completes company-approved training and holds current certification before any field work.

Canine welfare

Required vaccinations, parasite control, and routine veterinary care. Any illness or injury is reported to management immediately.

Transport & heat safety

Secure crates or restraints, ventilated and temperature-controlled vehicles, and Cal/OSHA heat illness prevention — water, shade, and monitoring for handler and K9 alike.

Written authorization only

Searches are performed only with written client authorization and within the authorized scope. Evidence is never removed, altered, or disposed of.

Unarmed by policy

We do not currently authorize armed services. Handlers use only the minimum force reasonably necessary to prevent imminent harm.

24-hour reporting

Bites, injuries, property damage, police contact, use of force, or media inquiries are reported immediately and documented in writing within 24 hours.

On record: we operate under a TSA-approved CCSP-K9 security program and screen air cargo under CCSF-K9 facility approval. Our canine teams are 3PK9-C certified, current and in good standing. Approval number, dates, and the certificate itself are provided on request during onboarding. Also on record: handler and field positions are designated safety-sensitive and subject to testing as permitted by law; on government contracts we meet flowed-down requirements (EEO, drug-free workplace, background checks, records retention); teams are engaged under written scope with liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence.
In the field

What the work actually looks like.

Cargo that has to be cleared, venues that have to be swept, facilities that want a routine — the same protocol every time, on the dock and at the door.

Large screened cargo pallet at a freight dock with workers in hi-vis
Air cargo, at the dockScreening happens where the freight already sits — no re-handling, no detour.
Detection K9 inspecting a carton
Non-intrusive by designThe K9 works the exterior and the air around the freight. Nothing is opened.
Rows of screened cargo pallets in a warehouse
Staging & accountabilityEvery pallet accounted for, every pass documented.
Detection K9 working inside a sports venue before load-in
Before load-inInside the venue while it is still empty — concourse, staging, and back of house.
A handler walking her K9 through a park in autumn
Handler-led teamsEvery K9 lives with the handler who works it — same house, same morning, same person.
Detection K9 working rocky ground on a training day
Off the pavementTraining runs on open ground too — the dog has to read scent in wind, not just indoors.
Detection K9 cooling off in a creek during training
The other half of the dayA working dog runs hot. Water, ten minutes, then back to it.
Handler and K9 on a training walk
Six days out of sevenNothing found. That is the point — the seventh day is why we train the other six.
Coverage

Los Angeles & Orange County.

Air cargo corridors Freight and logistics facilities around LAX, Long Beach, and Ontario — screening where the cargo already is.
Warehouse & distribution districts Inland Empire and Orange County industrial parks; scheduled routine sweeps or short-notice checks.
Events & venues Concerts, festivals, and sporting events — pre-event sweeps timed to load-in and doors.
Corporate facilities Offices, campuses, and yards; single visits or standing programs.

Outside these areas? Ask — deployment depends on team availability, not on the map.

Questions

Straight answers.

How fast can you deploy?

24/7 dispatch line. Scheduled work is confirmed in writing; short-notice depends on team availability — we will tell you yes or no, not maybe.

Do you need written authorization to search?

Yes. Our teams only work within a written client authorization and the authorized scope. It protects the client, the handler, and the integrity of the result.

Are your teams armed?

No. We do not currently authorize armed services. Handlers use only the minimum force reasonably necessary to protect themselves or others from imminent harm.

Will screening damage or delay cargo?

No. Detection is non-intrusive — the K9 works the exterior and air around the freight. That is the point: less handling, less damage, faster clearance.

What happens if a K9 alerts?

The team follows the response protocol agreed in your scope, documents the indication, and reports it to your contact. Our handlers do not admit liability on the company's behalf.

Are you insured, and can you show it?

Yes — $1,000,000+ per-occurrence liability. Certificates of insurance are provided on request, including as additional insured where required.

What does "3PK9" actually mean?

It refers to TSA-authorized third-party canine teams screening air cargo under the Certified Cargo Screening Program. Cargo screened this way is cleared at a certified facility (CCSF) without being opened — which is why it moves faster and arrives intact.

What documentation do we receive?

A deployment log for every sweep: date, window, location, handler, areas covered, and outcome. Certificates of insurance and screening records are available for your CCSF file on request.

Handlers & K9 teams — we are always looking.

XE engages detection teams on a commission-based independent contractor model (AB 5 compliant), with written scope and insurance requirements. If you run a certified team in LA or OC, introduce yourself.

Contact about joining
Contact

Request a quote or dispatch.

Send the site, date, and scope — we will return a written quote with team configuration.

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Service Area Los Angeles & Orange County, CA
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