About CPCA
About CPCA
Founded in 2003, the Colorado Police Canine Association (CPCA) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that establishes professional standards for K9 handlers and provides certifications for police service dogs in the state of Colorado.
Our standards, training, and certifications have helped to build exceptional K9 teams for law enforcement agencies across Colorado.
Accreditation
Standards set by the CPCA have been approved by the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police and Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Board.
While there is an abundance of certifications available in the state and nationwide, certifications from the Colorado Police Canine Association are the only ones recognized and accredited by Colorado P.O.S.T.
Standardization
CPCA works to ensure that all dogs in police service are able to work on the level required to maintain safety for themselves, their working partners, and communities they serve.
Colorado Police Canine Association’s standards are in place in training programs across Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming.
Certification
Our certifications were designed to set a minimum level of acceptable performance for K9 teams in the state.
Our standards have been approved by the state Chiefs of Police and Sheriffs associations. To date we have provided hundreds of certifications for K9 teams and have continued to grow as an all-volunteer organization.
Join
Membership is open to any current Colorado K9 Officer.
Membership fees are $50 per year and includes certifications.
Donate
Support healthcare and needs for retired K9s.
The CPCA Health & Care fund helps with the cost of healthcare and other needs for retired K9s.
CPCA Members
Adams County Sheriff’s Office
Arapahoe County Sheriffs Office
Arvada PD
Ault Police
Aurora Police Department
Boulder Police Department
Canon City Police Department
Castle Rock Police Department
Center Police Department
Colorado Department Of Corrections
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado State Patrol
Commerce City Police Department
Denver Police Dept.
Denver Sheriff Department
Douglas County Sheriffs Office
Eagle County Sheriffs Office
Erie Police Department
Evans Police Department
Fort Collins Police
Fort Morgan Police Department
Frederick Police Department
Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
Garfield County Sheriff’s Office
Golden Police Department
Grand Junction Police Department
Greeley Police Department
Greenwood Village PD
Gunnison Police Department
Holyoke Police Department
Hudson Police Department
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
La Junta Police Department
Lakewood Police Department
Las Animas County Sheriff’s Office
Longmont Police Department
Mancos Marshal’s Office
Mesa County Sheriff’s Office
Moffat County Sheriff’s Office
Montrose County Sheriff’s Office
Montrose Police Department
Morgan County Sheriff’s Office
Morrison Police Department
Park county sheriffs office
Parker Police Department
Rangely Police Department
RTD Transit Police Department
Sheridan Police Department
Sterling Police Department
Summit County Sheriff’s Office
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Weld County Sheriff’s Office
Westminster PD
Wray Police Department