Membership | Western States Police Canine Association

Article 5: Membership

Section A

There shall be three (3) categories of membership: LIFE MEMBER, REGULAR MEMBER, and ASSOCIATE MEMBER. All memberships are sole and exclusive property of the WSPCA and may be suspended and/or revoked “for cause” by the Board of Directors.

(1) LIFE MEMBERS are defined as any person who is entitled to lifetime rights and benefits as defined infra in these By-laws of this Association as long as they remain members in good standing. LIFE MEMBERS are determined by the Board of Directors, and fees for membership are waived.

(2) REGULAR MEMBERSHIP is open to full-time or retired Federal, State, County, Municipal or Military law enforcement personnel dedicated to the professionalization and advancement of the law enforcement working dog.

(3) ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS are open to those persons who support the goals and purpose of the Association, but do not meet the criteria as outlined in paragraph (2) above. A decision as to eligibility of ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP rests with the Board of Directors. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS have voting and office rights, but may not earn points toward any of the annual awards.

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Join Our Membership

Membership in Western States Police Canine Association (WSPCA) is open to active and retired law enforcement, corrections, and military teams from city, county, state, and federal agencies. Associate membership is open to persons with an interest in law enforcement K9 training, subject to Board approval.

Membership Fees

The annual membership fee is $25 for a Regular member and $15 for an Associate member. There is a one-time initiation fee of $25 for all new members.

WSPCA K9 Conference

Attend our annual K9 conference in Reno, Nevada. We are one of the only working K9 conferences. Bring your dog and receive a day of classroom instruction, followed by two days of hands-on training scenarios for you and your dog to participate in.