A NAPWDA Master Trainer must be a "Regular" member of NAPWDA for at least 6 consecutive years and have been an accredited NAPWDA Trainer for at least 3 consecutive years prior to applying and taking the written tests and oral assessment boards for accreditation. These are the people that certify canine teams.
A NAPWDA member must be a member for at least 3 consecutive years prior to applying and taking the written tests and oral assessment boards for accreditation. These are the people working towards Master Trainer accreditation.
These are the elected and presidential appointed NAPWDA regular members.
The North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) President appoints NAPWDA Regular members as State Coordinators for the various states with members. State Coordinators promote NAPWDA in their state. They hold or assist in holding at least one NAPWDA State Workshop each year. State Coordinators attend the Executive Committee meetings and present their respective state report. State Coordinators investigate and make recommendations for awards to NAPWDA members from their state.
The North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) President appoints NAPWDA Regular or Associate members as a SAR (Search and Rescue) Liaison for the various state or areas or country with members. SAR Liaison's promote NAPWDA in their area or country. They hold or assist in holding at least one NAPWDA State Workshop each year. SAR Liaison's attend the Executive Committee meetings and present their respective report. SAR Liaison's investigate and make recommendations for awards for NAPWDA members from their area or country. Lastly, SAR Liaison's assist NAPWDA members in contacting a NAPWDA Master Trainer to conduct certification testing.
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