International Police Canine Association (IPCA)

Aligned with:

• Narcotics Detection K9

• Explosives Detection K9

• Patrol K9

• Firearms Detection K9

• Electronic Detection K9

National Tactical Police Dog Association (NTPDA)

Certification Standards:

• Patrol

• Tracking / Trailing

• Narcotics Detection

• Explosives Detection

• Article Search

• Human Remains Detection
  
  Also includes:

• Handler certification

• Trainer certification

Global K9 Training

• Certifies:

  • Training facilities

  • Individual trainers

• Focus:

  • Humane, science-based training standards

K9 FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATIONS:

Detection Codes:

• EDD – Explosive Detection Dog

• NDD – Narcotics Detection Dog

• FDD – Firearms Detection Dog

• HRD – Human Remains Detection

Patrol / Tactical Codes:

• PSD – Patrol Service Dog

• Dual-Purpose K9 (Patrol + Detection)

• Multi-Purpose K9

Search & Rescue:

• SAR K9 – Search and Rescue

• Tracking / Trailing K9