Request Approval of Your Canine Certifying Organization for the MPOETC Canine Training and Certification Program

Application process

Canine certifying organizations seeking approval under MPOETC's Canine Training and Certification Program should:

1. Download and complete the Application for Approval of Canine Organization
2. Create a document listing your training curriculum, including learning objectives (if applicable)
3. Create a document listing certfication standards of each discipline
4. Gather letters of recommendation from a minimum of three (3) police department canine handlers certified by your organization
5. Submit the application and all required documents above to ra-mpotraining@pa.gov

Review and decision

Applications will be reviewed by an MPOETC-approved committee of canine handlers and trainers for recommendation to the Commission. Applicants will be notified of the decision of the Commission after the next scheduled quarterly commission meeting.