WELCOME to the
International Police Canine Association
Formerly California Narcotic Canine Association
Specializing in Canine Certifications & Training for Patrol, Narcotic, Explosive, Firearm, Tracking & Electronic Storage Devices
In dog we trust
Attend our Annual
Training Event
San Diego, California • March 8-11, 2026
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Early Bird Registration by Dec. 31, 2025
Attend our 34th annual K9 Law Enforcement Training Institute for Law Enforcement Professionals!
Attend our 34th annual K9 Law Enforcement Training Institute or our 7th annual Sport Scent Work Conference (for non-Law Enforcement Professionals).
Learn more about our 2 annual conferences.
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IPCA Law Enforcement Training Institute
Early Bird Registration by December 31, 2025
Regular Registration after December 31, 2025
Certification Days
Reservations Required
November 4 - San Bernardino, CA
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Become a Member
Join 1000+ K9 Professionals from all over the US who find value in being a member of IPCA.
Get Trained. Get Educated. Get Certified.
And stay that way!
Who Should Join IPCA?
Patrol, Narcotic, Explosive, Firearm, Tracking and Electronic Storage Devices
IPCA is recognized by the California Commission for Police Officer Standards and Training as an organization dedicated solely toward enhancing the professionalism and training of law enforcement canine teams.
Handlers, Supervisors & Trainers
The sole reason for the continuing success, expansion and growth of IPCA rests in the indisputable fact that IPCA consistently brings the best training, provided by the best instructors, resulting in the best K9 teams deployed on the streets in the US and around the world.