North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA)

The North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) is an organization that sets standards and provides certification for working police dogs and their handlers across North America. It promotes the training, assessment, and professional development of these specially trained dogs used in law enforcement to detect drugs, explosives, locate missing persons, and assist in apprehensions. NAPWDA aims to ensure dogs and handlers maintain high performance and safety standards, fostering cooperation and knowledge sharing within law enforcement agencies. Its certification process helps verify that police dogs are well-trained and capable of effectively supporting law enforcement missions.