Space Coast Police K-9 Competition Rules and Regulations:

  • All K9 teams must be pre-registered with the Space Coast Police K9 Competition to participate in the events. Competition will be limited to the first 30 pre-registered teams.

  • All K9 teams will compete in normal working attire and equipment to include: Duty uniform, body armor, duty belt. No weapon or ammunition during obstacle event. Simunition will be provided.

  • K9 can wear whatever equipment is used to deploy during normal deployment (i.e. E-collar, pinch collar etc.).

  • A pre-determined competition running order will be posted before the start of the competition. Any adjustment to the running order may only be approved by the lead judge.

  • All K9 teams will park in the designated parking area located on the southwest side of the stadium. An event staff member will be at the Shipping/Receiving entrance to guide you. This parking area will be secured with no public access. (ONLY K9 HANLDER AND K9’S ALLOWED. NO FAMILY MEMBERS OR NON-EVENT PERSONNEL)

  • There will be several competition judges, including the lead judge. The judges will be identified by long sleeve shirts. All judges will be current or former K9 handlers.

  • There will also be a safety officer responsible for the simunition portion of the event. The safety officer will be identified by red long sleeve shirt.

  • Penalties will be assessed as described in the event description. Should there be any discrepancies in the scoring the Lead Judge will have the final decision.

  • The obstacle course will be a timed event. An electronic time keeper will be used.

  • In the event of a tie, the competitor without penalties or with the fewest penalties, will be awarded the win.

  • This is a timed event. K9 team with the fastest time, including additional time due to penalties (if applicable) will win. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be awarded on the obstacle course. Only 1st place will be awarded for Hardest Hitting Dog and Fastest Dog. In the event of a time, the fastest time, or the hardest bite will be used to break the tie.

  • Prior to the designated start time, K9 teams will report to the safety officer located at the staging area with no firearm and no ammunition. K9 Handler will receive simunition gun and magazine loaded with simunition paint marking rounds.

  • K9 team will report to starting line with K9 at heel and attached to the lead. Once the “All Clear” is given, teams can begin when they are ready. The clock will begin when they go through the first set of timing poles and the clock stops when they go through second set of timing poles.