About The KPDA

Welcome To The Kansas Police Dog Association Online Portal.

The members of the Kansas Police Dog Association represent law enforcement and public safety agencies from across the State of Kansas. Our teams also occasionally include agencies outside the boundaries of the State of Kansas. The training and disciplines of our teams include Patrol canines, detection canines, tracking/trailing canines, and Search and Rescue canine teams.

 

The goal of the Kansas Police Dog Association is to give handlers throughout the State quality training opportunities, coupled with solid networking options, to ensure each team is the best team they can be for their agency. "Nothing Less Than Perfection In The Application of Standards" is not only our motto, but this drives everything we do! Take a look around, "LIKE US" on Facebook, "Follow Us" on Twitter and let us know if you have any questions.

 

Interested in donating to the Kansas Police Dog Association? We are a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, organization and your donations are tax deductible! To donate, click the link below to be taken to PayPal for an easy and secure donation option. You can also donate a small percentage of every Amazon.com purchase to the KPDA by using Amazon Smile and selecting the KPDA as your charity. To setup Amazon smile, click here to go to Amazon.com

 

 

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Canine Disciplines

The members of the Kansas Police Dog Association represent law enforcement and public safety agencies from across the State of Kansas. Our teams also occasionally include agencies outside the boundaries of the State of Kansas. The training and disciplines of our teams include Patrol canines, detection canines, tracking/trailing canines, and Search and Rescue canine teams.

 

Patrol Canine Teams

Patrol dogs are commonly trained in suspect apprehension, building / area search, detection, tracking / trailing and evidence / article search.

 

Detection Canine Teams

Detection dogs are frequently trained to detect narcotics, accelerants, explosives, gun powder / firearms, wildlife, or other contraband.

 

Tracking/Trailing Teams

Tracking and trailing dogs are trained to locate people using a combination of human odor, ground disruption and crushed vegetation.

Training Notices

The KPDA Offers FREE TRAINING opportunities at various locations around the State. Our Regional Training is hosted weekly and monthly, depending on the region. Any handler is welcome to come train with us and meet the gang.

To get more information on upcoming training, view our KPDA Calendar or contact us at info@kpda.org

Meet the team

The Kansas Police Dog Association is comprised of K9 trainers, handlers, and supervisors from across the State of Kansas, and even a few outside the State of Kansas. Our members come from as far west as the Colorado line, and as far east as Kansas City and everywhere in between.
Andover Police Department
Mickey Farris & K9 "Thor"
Sergeant / K9
Cedar Vale Police Department
Barry Speer & K9 "PC"
K9 Officer
Honorary Member - Lifetime
Chad McCluskey
K9 Instructor / Trainer
Honorary Member - Lifetime
Dan Powell
Honorary Member
Honorary Member - Lifetime
Greg Turney
Honorary Member
Honorary Member - Lifetime
Rich Unrein
Honorary Member
Kansas Department of Corrections HCF
Michael Kelly & K9 "Milan"
K9 Handler
Kansas Department of Corrections HCF
Taylon Lamkin & K9 "Hard"
K9 Handler
Kansas Department of Corrections HCF
Tom Canfield & K9 "Maya"
K9 Handler
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
Jeremy Hunsucker & K9 "Hector"
K9 Deputy
Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office
Justin Young & K9 "Turbo"
K9 Deputy
Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office
Ryan Luckert & K9 "Jax"
K9 Deputy
Seward County Sheriff's Office
Bo Jacobs & K9 "Niko"
K9 Deputy
Spring Hill Police Department
Lance Wipf & K9 "Niko"
K9 Officer
USD 490 - El Dorado School Police
Tyson Nielson & K9 "Camo"
K9 Officer
Valley Center Police Department
Erik Nygaard & K9 "Max"
K9 Officer
Wilson County Sheriff's Office
Monty Magner & K9 "Boomer"
K9 Deputy

Testimonials

Bill Waldrop
Mulvane PD

Wanted to let everyone know, by the decision of the Chief of Police and Rex's vet, he will be retiring at the end of June. Rex was diagnosed with mild arthritis and early stages of hip dysplasia. It has truly been an honor and privilege to serve beside, train with and get to know all the teams in the KPDA. At this time, with the current Chief himself retiring in March 2018, I'm on standby for the new Chief, whoever that may be, to decide if they want another K9 unit in Mulvane; keeping my fingers crossed. Although I'll not have a K9 myself for awhile, if any of you need assistance please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you again for all the assistance and advice given over the years (Chad), you guys will be missed. 

Officer Bill Waldrop and K9 "Rex"

Mulvane Police Department 

 

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