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Setting the Standard Since 1962
Considering a Bloodhound for your agency?
If you use a Man-Trailing Bloodhound in Law Enforcement or, are considering getting a Bloodhound for your department, the National Police Bloodhound Association is the oldest law enforcement Bloodhound association in the country, and the most experienced when it comes to the utilization of the Man-Trailing Bloodhound. Membership into the oldest Bloodhound Organization is a must for the new handler / agency.
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The NPBA is a 501(c)3 association that prides itself in sharing knowledge to handlers all over the world of the best practices in man-trailing efforts. The NPBA accepts donations to support our mission of providing training, equipment, resources and outreach to support law enforcement agencies and communities in need.
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(opens in a new tab)The NPBA provides professional services to law enforcement agencies worldwide, specializing in the training and methodology of using the Bloodhound in man-trailing efforts.
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2026 Oklahoma Seminar – Member Registration
From November 8, 2026, 9:00 am to November 12, 2026, 4:00 pmMore Information
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2027 Florida Seminar – Registration
From January 10, 2027, 12:00 am to January 14, 2027, 12:00 amMore Information
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INSTRUCTOR ONLY – 2027 California Seminar – Registration – INSTRUCTOR ONLY
From February 21, 2027, 12:00 am to February 25, 2027, 11:59 pmMore Information





