Upcoming Mini-Certifications

UPCOMING CERTIFICATIONS

Region One certification opportunities.

2027 Region 1 Field Trials hosted by the Gulf Shores Police Department, AL

The host agency P.O.C. is Sergeant Ben Hancock 251-269-7906

When:           February 7th – February 11th, 2027

Host Hotel:   Embassy Suites by Hilton Gulf Shores Beach Resort

                     112 West Beach Blvd., Gulf Shores, AL 36542

                     Reservations must be made NO LATER THAN Jan 16, 2027. Rates are $146 / Night

To book the USPCA Rate – visit the Embassy Suites website by following the link.

 

New mini-certifications are posted as dates and host agencies are confirmed. Region One has also announced that information on the 2027 Regional Field Trials is coming soon.

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Upcoming Mini Certs:
 
November 9, 2026: EOD Detector Cert hosted by Sarasota P.D. – Chief Judge: Jim Nichols
 
December 2, 2026: Detector Cert hosted by University of South Florida P.D. – Chief Judge: Jim Nichols
For registration info see USF Mini Flyer
 
December 9, 2026: EOD / Narcotics Detector Cert hosted by Pinellas S.O. – Chief Judge: Jim Nichols
 
December 10, 2026: Narcotics Detector Cert hosted by Highlands S.O. – Chief Judge: Jim Nichols
 
December 15, 2026: EOD / Narcotics Detector Cert hosted by Manatee S.O. – Chief Judge: Jim Nichols
 

Previous 2025 certification listings
 

If you are looking for a mini certification happening near you to certify or judge, check out our upcoming events! Remember, certifications are only for USPCA Members. For membership information and to join, visit the USPCA National web page at www.uspcak9.com.