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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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The NPBA provides professional services to law enforcement agencies worldwide, specializing in the training and methodology of using the Bloodhound in man-trailing efforts.

New York State PolicePlease join us in congratulating Trooper Kevin P. Conners of Troop D on receiving a Superintendent’s Letter of Commendation for his dedication and perseverance during a missing person investigation.In the weeks following an extensive search near Chittenango Falls State Park, Trooper Conners continued reviewing information and identifying areas that warranted another look. His careful analysis, knowledge of the terrain, and search experience ultimately led him to locate the missing individual, bringing answers to a grieving family.As a bloodhound handler, Trooper Conners understands the importance of every missing person search. His commitment reflects the care and determination our members bring to serving others.Thank you, Trooper Conners, for your dedication to this family and the community.Kevin Connors is an instructor for the National Police Bloodhound Association and we congratulate him on his success. ...
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🐾 Reminder: Preplan for 2027 NPBA Florida Seminar 🐾Planning is underway for the 2027 National Police Bloodhound Association Florida Seminar! If you haven’t looked at the preplan yet, now’s a good time to check out the details and start thinking about your agency’s participation, travel and lodging.Questions or interest in attending? Message us here or reach out to any NPBA board member. Let’s make 2027 our best Florida seminar yet!Hotel Registration Code.... NPBAFL27 Group Code.... CDT91H#NPBA #PoliceBloodhounds #K9Training #BloodhoundHandlers #Florida2027 ...
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www.facebook.com/share/1C1xPisJy1/NPBA training administrator, Chris Nichols, honored for his life saving efforts on a search. Couldn't be more proof of Chris and Phoenyx. He truly sets the example of why we tr#TrainHardn#nbba##settingthestandardndard ...
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SAVE THE DATENPBA Florida 2027 Seminar | St. Augustine, FloridaJan. 10 - Jan. 14, 2027 Join fellow handlers and experienced instructors for trailing, scent work, and training that brings out the best in your K9 team. Plan ahead and get this on your department’s 2027 training calendar today!Thank you to our host, St. Johns County Sheriff Office @teamsjso #WorkingK9 #SupportTheMission #K9Handler #BloodhoundsAtWork #PublicSafety #TrailingWork #LawEnforcementTraining #nationalpolicebloodhoundassociation #NPBA #PoliceK9 #Bloodhounds #HandlersAndHounds #K9Skills ...
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Every NPBA seminar sends handlers home stronger. 🐾 The NPBA 40 Hour Man-Trailing Seminar and Certification is 8 hours of classroom instruction and 32 hours of extensive field training. Bloodhound teams learn from expert trainers in real-world trailing scenarios, earn certification, and strengthen K9 capabilities that handlers take back to their own departments and communities.Our members volunteer their time, and our instructors travel the country to help teams improve. If you can't join us on the trail, you can still be part of the mission. Help train the next team. Donate Here: NPBA.com ...
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