Become a Member

Regular K-9 membership may be conferred on commissioned law enforcement and corrections officers (municipal, county, state, federal, or military) assigned full time duties as a canine handler or trainers of police service dogs. A regular member may vote and hold office in the association.

Associate membership may be conferred on: Retired or former regular (K-9) members; Direct supervisors of canine units; Handlers or trainers of police service dogs for law enforcement agencies who do not qualify for regular membership, including part-time or reserve law enforcement officers; Commissioned law enforcement officers actively associated with a law enforcement agency’s K9 unit as helpers or decoys; and Prosecutors and legal advisors employed by law enforcement agencies.

Support membership may be conferred on any individual or company that is interested in supporting the association. Support members shall not be entitled to vote or hold office in the association. is category

After review by the Standards of Training and Certification Committee and approval by the Board of Directors, corporate membership may be conferred on any company who employs full-time civilian canine handlers and is licensed by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration, ATF, or any state agency (as applicable). Corporate members are not entitled to vote or hold office in the association.