FREE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT K-9 TEAMS

The Space Coast Police K-9 Foundation is pleased to announce a three-day Decoy Training Seminar specifically designed for law enforcement K-9 handlers and sworn K-9 support personnel. This hands-on training will focus on safe, effective decoy techniques that build stronger, more reliable working dogs.

Seminar Details

• Dates: May 4-6, 2026 (three 10-hour days)

• Location: Brevard County Sheriff's Office K-9 Training Facility, 855 Camp Road, Cocoa, FL

• Host: Space Coast Police K-9 Foundation

• Cost: The cost for law enforcement K-9 teams is fully covered by the Space Coast Police K-9 Foundation. (meals and lodging on your own)

Instructor

Hank Wong – Retired LEO K-9/SWAT and subject matter expert with over 20 years at Orlando Police Department and 14 years as a K-9 handler and head trainer, FDLE-certified K-9 trainer/evaluator, and explosives detection K-9 specialist.

Training Format and Capacity

• 14 team spots available for active decoys/K-9 teams

• 12 audit spots available decoy only sworn K-9 support personnel

• Training will cover decoy fundamentals and safety, reading and enhancing K-9 drive, scenario-based problem solving, and best practices for patrol and detection K-9 deployments.

Who Should Attend

• Sworn law enforcement K-9 handlers

• Prospective or current decoys (Sworn)

Registration

https://www.spacecoastpolicek9foundation.org/other-events

You will receive a confirmation email from us with additional instructions and to confirm your spot. Please register early as spots will fill up quickly. If you have any questions please contact Dan Rhoades at 321-863-2886.

We look forward to hosting you for this valuable training opportunity and helping your K-9 unit sharpen its operational readiness.