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"I have worked, as a chemistry researcher, with many groups. ASCT has stood out as a prime example of an organization that seeks sound, technical implementation and excellence. K9 research is important. ASCT is at a premium. I look forward to our next project." Dr. Raff Pandoff - Cal-poly independant researcher in thermophysics/thermochemistry
"I was entering an old house to hide for a couple
of K9 units to carryout suspect building searches and as I entered the house a pitiful looking German Shepherd approached
me. He was skinny and poor in spirit. He wasn't at all aggresive but rather just wanted some help. I thought to
myself - here I am importing costly dogs and doing all this work and how ironic that this dog is here and seems to be
asking for help. I grabbed my camera and took his picture in the hallway. I took him home and cared for him.
I called him Rocket. He only lived for three weeks. I sat with him several times each day, as he lay in my front
yard, and brushed his matted fur. He seemed to really enjoy it, often falling asleep. He was very sick though with
heartworms and died from the treatment. But at least he was able to sense the care and love I had for him. Imagine being so
sick and having no one to love you? Terrible thought. Since that time - I simply cannot pass on a dog in need." Chris Aycock M.A., M.S.
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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.