VK9 Scent Specific Search & Recovery Unit teams normally receive multiple certifications which
are through two or more of the following organizations:
- NAPWDA (North American Police Work Dog Association)
- VPWDA (Virginia Police Work Dog Association)
- VK9 Scent Specific SAR Unit
- LETS (Law Enforcement Training Specialists)
- Project Lifesaver (Virginia Beach Police Department)
- CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
- NASAR (National Association of Search and Rescue)