who runs it
organizations running this strategy · 1
what it looks like in practice
activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above. These are what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Compiles expert safety and procedural guidance for explosive detection NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCresearchProduces the Explosive Safety Guide by compiling input from explosive experts and federal documents to standardize understanding of explosives and safe handling procedures for law enforcement K-9 units.
- Conducts certification programs for police canines NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCdirect serviceAdministers certification testing for police K-9 teams in specialties including narcotics detection, explosive ordnance detection (EOD), patrol, and gun dog capabilities, requiring a minimum success rate of 75% (3 out of 4 finds) for certification.
- Conducts certification programs for police canines NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCdirect serviceAdministers certification testing for police canines in specialties including narcotics detection, explosive ordnance detection (EOD), patrol, and tracking, requiring a minimum success rate of 75% (3 out of 4 finds) for certification. Certifications are conducted nationally at various locations.
- Conducts certification testing for police canines NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCdirect serviceAdministers certification evaluations for police K-9 teams in specialties including narcotics detection, explosive ordnance detection (EOD), patrol, and tracking, requiring a minimum success rate of 75% (3 out of 4 finds). Certification is required before advancement, such as EOD certification prior to Gun Dog certification.
- Delivers classroom-based instruction for K-9 handlers and supervisors NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCcapacity buildingProvides educational programming on topics including patrol K-9 operations, narcotic and explosive detection, officer safety, record keeping, supervision, and legal updates to support professional development of law enforcement personnel.
- Develops and disseminates K9 safety and procedural guidance NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCresearchProduces expert-informed resources such as the Explosive Safety Guide, compiled from federal documents and explosive experts, to standardize safe handling procedures and promote best practices in explosive detection operations.
- Develops safety and procedural guidance materials NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCresearchProduces reference materials such as the Explosive Safety Guide, compiled from expert input and federal documents, to standardize safe handling and operational procedures for explosive detection units.
- Provides K-9 training and certification programs NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCcapacity buildingOffers nationwide training and certification programs for law enforcement K-9 teams in patrol, narcotics, explosives, tracking, trailing, and gun detection, with events hosted in locations including Bismarck, ND; Charlottesville, VA; Anchorage, AK; Four Oaks and Raleigh, NC; and Colorado Springs, CO.
- Provides K9 handler training and professional development NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCcapacity buildingOffers training seminars and certification courses for law enforcement K9 handlers across the U.S., including in Bismarck, ND, Charlottesville, VA, Anchorage, AK, and North Carolina. Training covers patrol, narcotics, EOD, gun dog, trailing, supervision, legal updates, and officer safety.
- Provides training and certification seminars nationwide NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCcapacity buildingOffers in-person training and certification programs across the U.S. in locations including Bismarck, ND; Charlottesville, VA; Anchorage, AK; Four Oaks and Raleigh, NC; and Colorado Springs, CO, covering patrol, narcotics, explosive detection, trailing, and gun dog disciplines.
- Supports operational law enforcement missions through certified K-9 deployments NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCdirect serviceDeploys certified police canines in active law enforcement operations resulting in the apprehension of violent suspects, discovery of concealed narcotics (including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana), and seizure of firearms and currency. Examples include the seizure of over 832 pounds of methamphetamine and apprehension of suspects wanted for homicide, domestic violence, and robbery.
- Supports operational law enforcement missions through certified K9 deployments NATIONAL POLICE CANINE ASSOCIATION INCdirect serviceDeploys certified police canines in active law enforcement operations resulting in the apprehension of violent suspects, discovery of concealed narcotics (including fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana), and seizure of firearms and illicit currency across multiple jurisdictions.