Southern Police Canine, Inc.

05/06/2026

ADVANCED CANINE UTILIZATION & PROBLEM-SOLVING SEMINAR

Push your training beyond the basics.

Join us for an intensive seminar focused on advanced canine deployment, utilization, and operational problem-solving techniques for working dog handlers and professionals serious about performance in the field.

📅 Wednesday, May 13
🕣 8:30 AM
📍 783 Old County Home Rd., Nashville, NC

Hosted by Nash Community College

The seminar will be led by Ritchie Price, a veteran North Carolina law enforcement officer and nationally respected canine trainer with more than 20 years of K9 training experience and over 600 police canines trained.

📞 For details and registration contact Jim Thomas: (252) 266-1420

Train harder. Deploy smarter. Stay mission ready.

03/15/2026

New Team Alert! 🚨

A huge congratulations to Ofc. Candace Wilkins and K9 Nero of the Kinston Police Department on their graduation from our handler school! They’ve put in the work and are ready to protect and serve.

11/03/2025

📢 NCPDA Fall K-9 Certification Event

Mark your calendar! The North Carolina Police Dog Association (NCPDA) is hosting its crucial K-9 Certification and Review. Don't miss this opportunity to certify your team and network with professionals!

🗓️ Key Details & Location

What: NCPDA K-9 Certification and Review
When: Monday, Nov. 17 – Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025
Where: 783 Old County Home Rd., Nashville, NC 27856

📋 Certification & Review

Certification reviews will be professionally conducted by experienced evaluators from both the NC Police Dog Association (NCPDA) and Southern Police Canine. Ensure your dog team meets the highest standards!

📞 Contact & Registration

Ready to register or have questions?
- Contact: Brandon Wells
- Phone: (252) 524-2060
- For Full Details visit the Official NCPDA Website: https://www.ncpdassociation.com
- For Registration, sign up on site at the first day of certification with Ritchie Price

09/18/2025

Join Mark Mills for advanced tracking techniques. We look forward to seeing you there!

Exciting News! The fall 2025 North Carolina Police Dog Association Conference has been announced! Hosted by Cape Fear Community College with Instructors from Southern Police Canine, Inc.

Please go to our website, http://www.ncpdassociation.com/events.htm to register!

05/23/2025

Klamath Falls Police Department
JULY 14-15, 2025

Advanced Canine Utilization & Problem-Solving Seminar: Mark Mills.

For experienced handlers, true advancement comes from refining existing skills and mastering complex problem-solving. This seminar with Mark Mills is designed to provide that deeper dive. Engage directly with advanced canine utilization techniques and troubleshoot the intricate issues that separate good from exceptional.

Don't miss this opportunity to sharpen your edge. Contact Sgt. Trahern Fox for details and registration information.

Klamath Falls Police Dept.
2501 Shasta Way
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Sgt. Trahern Fox
541-281-4556

05/23/2025

Helena Montana Police Department
JULY 9-11, 2025

Advanced Canine Utilization & Problem-Solving Seminar: Mark Mills.

Experienced K9 handlers: This is your chance to directly engage with Mark Mills on high-level utilization and critical problem-solving. Expect a focused environment designed for significant skill enhancement.

Limited spots. Commit to your team's advancement. Register immediately.

Contact:
Sgt. Joshua Ray
406-381-6387
Helena Police Dept.
406 Fuller Ave.
Helena, MT 59601

02/03/2025

Coming up this month!

NCPDA CERTIFICATIONS
Feb. 24-27
Rowan-Carbarrus Community College
Concord, NC

For more information, contact:
Chuck Adams
In-Service Training Coordinator
Basic Law Enforcement
[email protected]
704-216-3745
https://www.ncpdassociation.com/

Send a message to learn more

10/17/2024

10/17/2024

Please keep the Mount Airy Police Department and K9 Draco’s handler Corporal Hutchens in your prayers.
K9 Draco was shot and killed while attempting to apprehend a wanted subject. K9 Draco died a HERO and will be deeply missed.

08/27/2024

Sign up now!
TACTICAL TRACKING
for Patrol & Canine Officers
Sept. 16-19

The Tactical Tracking Class is a 40-hour scenario based, fast paced, hands on class. It will teach both patrol officers and canine handlers how to complete tactical arrests of known hard targets in rural environments. The class allows patrol and canine officers to complement each others roles with proven tactics.

Class starts on Monday, Sept. 16 and ends Thursday, Sept. 19.
Class times are 0800 to 1900 all days with a 1 hr. lunch on your own.

For a recommended equipment list of things to bring please contact Richie Price at 252-885-0797.

Sponsored through Nash County Community College. For sign-up information, see the link below.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4ca8ad22a5ff2-tactical2