Learn from nationally recognized K9 expertise

Instruction shaped by real-world K9 deployment, operational decision-making, and courtroom accountability.

August 25-26, 2026
Eugene P. Ramirez
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Eugene P. Ramirez, Partner, Manning & Kass

About
Eugene P. Ramirez

Eugene P. Ramirez is a founding member of Manning & Kass and General Counsel for the United States Police Canine Association, specializing in use-of-force and K9 liability.

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Featured session at HITS 2026

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Aug 25th, 2026
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4:00 pm
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6:00 pm

Just Because You Can, Does Not Mean You Should: Is the Bite Really Worth it Nowadays?

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This class will be interactive as we discuss the current trends involving canine units. We will discuss how some states are contemplating eliminating apprehension dogs for a variety of reasons.

Analyze real deployment videos against current law and policy—weighing when the bite is justified, plus supervisor liability and proper incident documentation.
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Other classes

10:30 am
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12:30 pm

Just Because You Can, Does Not Mean You Should: Is the Bite Really Worth it Nowadays?

Aug 26th, 2026
Eugene P. Ramirez
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Learn from
Eugene P. Ramirez
at
HITS K9

Join national-scale K9 education designed to strengthen deployment judgment, legal defensibility, and long-term operational performance.

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See who else is teaching at HITS

HITS brings together prosecutors, scientists, federal advisors, and operational trainers whose instruction reflects real-world deployment and courtroom scrutiny.

Eugene P. Ramirez

Partner
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Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester LLP
Trial attorney and USPCA General Counsel teaching K9 use-of-force policy, supervisor liability, and deployment documentation.
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Michael Nezbeth

Founder
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Grassroots K9
Michael Nezbeth is the Founder and Training Director of Grassroots K9, an internationally recognized canine training company specializing in law enforcement and working dog development.
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Ronnie Manganiello

President
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FLECA
South Florida K-9 handler, head trainer, and president of the Florida Law Enforcement Canine Association (FLECA).
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