Bay County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue annual K9 Training seminar Feb 23– Feb 26, 2022. SIGNUP CLOSES: Feb 10, 2023About this Event
Classes for Trailing, Human Remains Detection & Area Search
IMPORTANT: This seminar is designed for started/established teams. Attendees should have some experience with SAR and have done some foundation work with their dogs.
AVAILABLE CLASSES:
- HRD LAND Instructors: Greg Cole, Fred Mendiola, and Jason Klingensmith
- HRD WATER Instructor: Lisa Higgins and Ellen McGarry
- Area Search Instructors: Sharon E. Sansom and Mike Rhodes
- Tracking/Trailing Instructor – Morgan Weller
--> ATTENDEES SHOULD REGISTER FOR ONLY 1 CLASS TYPE. There are limited slots for teams bringing an extra dog for the one class being reserved. NOTE THAT CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED.
*** REGISTRATION CLOSES: Feb 10, 2023
Payment Types Accepted:
Credit/Debit cards, Paypal and check. **If by check, we must receive payment by 2/10/2023 or the class reservation will be cancelled**.
Questions:
For any questions regarding the seminar, email [email protected]
Be sure to visit the seminar website page for updates, and additional information.
ADDITIONAL SECURITY INFORMATION
NO FIREARMS - portions of this seminar are being conducted on a school campus, the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport and other locations that restrict the carrying of weapons. Active/Sworn law enforcement personnel may request an individual exemption from this rule and need to contact Capt. W. T. Hyde at [email protected] to obtain one.
CRIMINAL HISTORY - due to the sensitive nature of some course content and the location of the seminar, attendees will be subject to a BCSO law enforcement background check. Attendance will not be permitted for individuals having a history of:
- Domestic Violence
- Child Abuse
- Sex Abuse
- Felonies
After registering we will email additional details on where to submit your information for the background check through our .
ANIMAL VACCINATIONS
It is the responsibility of all attendees to ensure their K9 is current on all vaccines. Florida requires "All dogs or cats, three (3) months of age and older, transported into Florida, including exhibition dogs or cats, Service Animals, Working Dogs, and privately owned pets traveling with their owners, must have proof of a current rabies vaccination." All attendees must be ready to provide proof of current rabies vaccination.
Hotel Accommodations:
The host hotels for this event are:
Quality Inn & Conference Center, 1013 E. 23rd St.Panama City, FL 32405 - (850) 769-6969
A group rate of $89 (plus tax) a night has been set and there is no additional hotel fees for dogs that are part of your team. To reserve at this rate, please book directly with the hotel and mention you are attending the BCSO SAR K9 seminar.
La Quinta Ins and Suites by Wyndam, 1030 E. 23rd St. Panama CIty, FL - (850) 914-0022
A group rate of $109 (plus tax) a night has been set and there is no additional hotel fees for dogs that are part of your team. To reserve at this rate, please book directly with the hotel and mention you are attending the BCSO SAR K9 seminar.
MEALS
As part of the seminar fee, a box type lunch (sandwich, chips, snack) will be provided for each attendee with the exception of the last day. Should you have a special dietary need, it will be your responsibility to provide your own preferred meals while attending the seminar. There is no credit provided if you choose not to take the provided box lunch. While limited supplies of water will be available, each attendee should plan on bringing their own to meet the needs of being in the field with your K9.
Certifications that will be available:
NOTE: Handlers are responsible for all certification fees and will need to pay for those separate to the seminar fee directly to the agency.
- National Narcotics Detector Dog Assoc (NNDDA) - HRD certifications are available to qualifying civilian handlers with appropriate paperwork. Member fee is $55 (Civilians must provide a current Criminal History Record Check and letter verifying their eligibility for certification – please see NNDDA.org )
- National Network of Canine Detection Services (NNCDS) will be offering HRD Certifications for Civilian Handlers. Membership fee is $15 and Certification Test fee is $75 per certification (please see www.nncds.org)
- National Organization Certifying Search and Rescue (NOCSAR) will be offering certifications in Area Search, Tracking and Human Remains Detection. The membership fee is $25 and the certification fee is $20 per certification (please email [email protected] or visit nocsar.org for additional information)
Event Venue
Panama City Mall - South East Parking Area, 2150 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Panama City, United States
USD 90.00 to USD 410.00