International Police Canine Association

Formerly California Narcotic Canine Association

Focusing on Quality K9 Team Training & Certification

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

CLICK HERE to REGISTER

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!

CLICK HERE to REGISTER

March 6 & 7, 2026

March 17, 18, 19, 2026

Certification Event in Oahu, Hawaii

Narcotics certifications

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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!

CLICK HERE to REGISTER

March 17, 18, 19, 2026

April 15, 2026

Certification Event in Los Angeles area

Explosives, Narcotics, Firearms, Electronics

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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

CLICK HERE to REGISTER

April 15, 2026
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