09/04/2026
The Prince Albert Police Service Canine Unit will be participating in the 2026 Canadian Police Canine Association (CPCA) Trials, hosted by the Saskatoon Police Service.
Members of the Prince Albert Police Service Canine Unit will be participating in the trials with Police Service Dogs (PSD) Pando and Ares, demonstrating their training and capabilities in a variety of disciplines, including tracking, building searches, compound searches, criminal apprehension and article searches.
The CPCA Trials bring police canine teams from across Canada together in a friendly competitive environment, providing an opportunity for handlers and their Police Service Dogs to test their skills, learn from other teams and share knowledge and experience.
Constable Brown has been a member of the Prince Albert Police Service Canine Unit for more than eight years and has previously participated in the CPCA Trials on two occasions. This year’s event holds particular significance for him as he trained with PSD Pando in Saskatoon in 2025. The team has been working together as operational partners for approximately one and a half years.
“Our K9 teams undergo extensive training and are ready for the demands of their work in our community,” said Chief Patrick Nogier. “The CPCA Trials provide an opportunity to showcase that training while highlighting the teamwork, commitment and professionalism required to develop a strong canine team. We are proud to have our members representing the Prince Albert Police Service at this national event."
Constable Brown said he is excited to return to Saskatoon with PSD Pando.
“We are super excited about the Trials being hosted here in Saskatchewan, and we can’t wait to showcase all of our Saskatchewan K9 units across the province,” said Constable Brown. “It’s a great opportunity to compete with teams from across Canada, learn from one another and demonstrate the capabilities of our Police Service Dogs.”
For Cst. Brown, returning to Saskatoon also brings him back to where he and Pando trained together in 2025.
“I’m really looking forward to going back, especially because that’s where I trained with Pando,” said Cst. Brown. “And I appreciate the Saskatoon Police Service for hosting this year’s trials.”
The Prince Albert Police Service is proud to have its Canine Unit participating in the 2026 CPCA Trials and looks forward to showcasing the dedication, training and capabilities of its canine teams alongside police services from
across Canada.