About CPCA
Annual CPCA Trials
CPCA Annual Trials
The Canadian Police Canine Association sponsors an annual Police Dog competition. Each year, the CPCA trials are hosted by a different police agency. Unlike many other Police Dog competitions, our trial is not used as a certification or validation for these K9 teams. All dogs competing at this competition have already been certified by their own agency. The purpose of these trials is for the positive spin-offs of friendly competition, and networking among other dog handlers and their respective agencies. The Annual trials consist of either two or three days of competition and a seminar. This format has been very successful and has allowed for the Association’s continued growth and interest over the years. The highlight of these trials has always been a public day, which allows for the public to come out and watch our highly trained K9 teams show off their skills. Check this web site regularly for the locations of upcoming events and competitions.
In 2010 the annual CPCA Trials were held in Prince Albert Saskatchewan
The overall winner of the 2010 CPCA trials were Bart Lawczynski and Flint
Award-winning dog is an easy label for some, but police dog Flint comes by his honours honestly.
EPS canine team police service dog Flint and Const. Bart Lawczynski participated in the annual Canadian Police Canine Association Dog Trials in Prince Albert, Sask. PSD Flint took home four of seven first-place awards this year, as well as earning the title “Top Dog.”
Lawczynski has been his handler for the full three years Flint has been in service.
“This entails a very loyal and devoted friendship, one you probably can’t get from a human,” said Lawczynski. “We basically work the street together. He lives at home with me. We just ride around and protect the community.”
This is the first competition Flint has competed in and most of the daily exercises the team runs together are included in the event.
“We have 12 active dogs and handlers,” said Canine Unit Sgt. Tom Pallas. “We’re very proud of him, and our other members. The guys put in countless hours to put the training and the time into these dogs.”
