IPCA Certification / Training Day Schedule
IPCA organizes Certification / Training events throughout the year that are set up according to IPCA’s Certification Standards for each discipline (ie. narcotic, explosive, patrol).
All training events attendees will receive college credits
These events are for K9 Handlers and their dogs to train and / or certify as a team. Any IPCA member can come to a Certification / Training event and use it for training or to certify as a team. These Certification / Training days cost nothing as long as the handler membership is current. Members can attend as many as they like throughout the year. All certifying officials are available to help with questions, problem solving, or issues the member may want to address.
IPCA’s best practice recommendation is to certify as a team at least annually.
As soon as the exact locations and dates have been established by the IPCA board, the information will be listed below.
For more information on possible training and/or to request certifications in your area, please Contact IPCA admin or use our Contact form to contact your nearest Certifying Official.
March 6 & 7, 2026
Certification Event in Maui, Hawaii
Narcotics, explosive, and patrol certifications
Location
Maui, Hawaii
Class Time:
TBD
Contact Info
Herbert Nakamura at 808 285-4961 or hik9k@yahoo.com
If any certifying official is traveling and wants to participate, you are welcome to attend or help!
March 17, 18, 19, 2026
Certification Event in Oahu, Hawaii
Narcotics certifications
Location
Maui, Hawaii
Class Time:
TBD
Contact Info
Herbert Nakamura at 808 285-4961 or hik9k@yahoo.com
If any certifying official is traveling and wants to participate, you are welcome to attend or help!
April 15, 2026
Certification Event in Los Angeles area
Explosives, Narcotics, Firearms, Electronics
Location
Probation Facility Camp Kenyon Scudder
28750 Bouquet Canyon Rd,
Santa Clarita, CA 91390
Class Time:
start of 0800
Contact Info
John Perico john.perico@probation.lacounty.gov

