Ongoing training & regional programs

HITS hosts specialized training events throughout the year in addition to the annual conference. These regional programs focus on courtroom defensibility, deployment decision-making, legal updates, and operational development for active law-enforcement K9 teams.

Events are hosted nationwide in partnership with local agencies and instructors.

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Upcoming events

Canines in the Courtroom - Hoover Alabama

November 2, 2026

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7:30 am

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5:00 pm

A one-day training focused on bulletproofing drug dog cases and strengthening courtroom defensibility. This course covers recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, legal updates, record keeping, and articulation skills critical to demonstrating K9 reliability in court.

Hoover Alabama Police Department Training Center.

$250.00

Per Person

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Canines in the Courtroom - Williston North Dakota

August 7, 2026

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7:30 am

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5:00 pm

A one-day training focused on bulletproofing drug dog cases and strengthening courtroom defensibility. This course covers recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions, legal updates, record keeping, and articulation skills critical to demonstrating K9 reliability in court.

Williston Police Department, Williston North Dakota

This is free training contact Alexis Arends = Arends@ci.williston.nd.us.

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What attendees say

Municipal, county, state, federal, and military K9 units nationwide rely on HITS training to strengthen deployment judgment and courtroom defensibility.

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Go to HITS. It's a great class. Great conference. This is the third one that I've been to. I try and go every time. They change up the classes. It's offered for detection and apprehension or patrol canines. All the classes are great. You should definitely check it out. I'm going to try and come back next year.

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Greg Edlund
Broward Sheriff Office

Hi, this is Brian Laas. I'm from Arvada, Colorado. This is about my second or third time with HITS, and I've enjoyed it greatly. I like the vast amount of instructors' backgrounds, so even though I've come once or twice before, I'm always gaining a lot of knowledge. This is a great seminar for both the new and the old handlers. I think you can't go wrong coming here. It's a good time and well-spent money for your department.

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Brian Laas
Arvada Police Department

Hi, my name is Neil with U.S. Park Police. This is the first time I ever attend HITS and it's great training. A lot of different courses that definitely benefit my career. I've been a handler for 14 years now. I'm still learning and I recommend people to come down here and learn something.

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Neil
US Park Police

Been to hits a couple times, keeps getting better every time. This year it's been amazing, a lot of people, a lot of great classes, great camaraderie between all the agencies here. It's a good time, I highly recommend it.

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Unknown Attendee

Hi, Mark with BCBK9 here at HITS 2017, lets you know what a success it was. Tons of handlers, tons of great classes. We're really glad that we drove all the way out from Missouri and we're looking forward to 2018 being in DC and we hope to see you all there.

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Mark
BCB K9

Yeah, this is my first time it hits. It was a great time. Actually, I've been to a lot of conferences before. This is definitely the best.

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More regional trainings and specialized programs may be added throughout the year. Check back regularly or join the HITS email list to stay informed.

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