SOUTH CAROLINA POLICE k-9 ASSOCIATION

Certifying Official Standards

Minimum Requirements:

Be an active member or Advisor in good standing with South Carolina Police K-9 Association.

Must have a minimum of Four (4) years experience in handling and /or training canines in the area (Patrol or Scent Detection) in which you are applying for as a certifying official. During the Four (4) year period, you must have successfully certified a canine with SCPK9A.

Application Process:

Active member may obtain an application from the secretary. An application packet must be made containing the following documents:

1)                  Application

2)                Documentation from all schools and / or seminars

3)                Resume with up to date work history related to K-9

The application must submit the packet with copies for each board member. The original will be submitted to the secretary with three copies.

All application will be reviewed by the Executive Committee and the committee may interview the applicant and may contact schools or seminars for confirming training.

Term:

All certifying officials will serve at the discretion of the Executive Committee. Any complaints against a certifying official must be made in writing to the President. The Executive Committee will investigate and report the findings and decisions in writing to the certifying official and complainant. The Certifying Official must be reappointed each year by the Executive Committee.

All certifying Officials must certify or participate in a minimum of ten (10) canine teams certifications a year.

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Last modified: 05/30/07