STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

ASCT National K9 supports an overall policy of national canine unity for law enforcement. ASCT is and will remain non-political in its’ activities and agenda. Members should and will be capable of displaying their abilities and having those abilities rewarded without any political manipulation from the certification organization. ASCT will operate without competitive politics and police canine trials. We will limit events that create conflict within the law enforcement canine development society. Instead, ASCT keeps canine training on a solid foundation, with support and assistance available from every avenue. There is strength and comfort in the unity of educated, helpful peers. ASCT will support fair practice standards and help members grow. ASCT will not tolerate slander, ignorance, and carelessness. ASCT wants all of its’ members to be the most civic minded, productive, and educated canine personnel in the United States. ASCT wants members who are conscious of civic policy. ASCT wants the lay public to be educated about police canine usage as being supportive to community service and never a threat or intimidation. ASCT wants police canines to become the strongest asset to a law enforcement agency and the community it serves. ASCT wants police canine to be affordable and reasonably priced for police agencies. ASCT does not consider success as a number of members but rather the abilities that the members have and can distribute to others. ASCT supports animal welfare and will not tolerate abuse and neglect. ASCT believes that canines are the core of partnership for police officers and other oriented persons. ASCT wants canines to be treated well and with comfort and understanding. ASCT wants canines to have the best life possible and do what they enjoy most - having fun.