Universal quick release

A quick release mechanism for use with tactical deployment of police, military or detection dogs capable of being connected between a tether and a collar of the dog comprising:

• a wireless actuation mechanism attachable to a dog handler for communication with a coordinated quick release mechanism;
• a swivel ring pivotally retained at a proximal end of the quick release mechanism;
• a load attachment secured, affixed to or held at a distal end of the quick release mechanism, said load attachment comprising a spring urged grappling clasp formed of:
• a left clap hingedly connected opposite a right clasp;
• an opposed operating linkage for movement of a right linkage relative to a left linkage, with the right linkage in communication with the right clasp via a right pin and with the left linkage in communication with the left clasp via a left pin;
• a clasp post connecting the left linkage and right linkage to a central sliding linking;
• a clasp spring connected to the central sliding linkage, wherein the clasp spring is retained within a sliding plate when the grappling clasp is in a closed position;
• and a gear motor in operative communication with the wireless actuation mechanism,
• wherein said the sliding plate is moved relative to a sear plate by rotation of an eccentric spur rotated by the gear motor;
• wherein said grappling clasp is manually closed, and then opened either wirelessly with the push of a button or manually pressing the sear plate and a sear spring;
• said grappling clasp configured to attach to and detach from the dog collar and said swivel ring configured to attach to the tether.