ASCT Foundations
Dedication and Agenda
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STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
ASCT supports an overall policy of national canine unity for law
enforcement. It is and will remain non-political in its’ activities and agenda. Those certified 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. We 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. We want
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 canines affordable and reasonably priced for police
agencies. We do not consider success as a number of members but rather the abilities that the handlers share.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.