A Prince Albert police dog was named the fastest police service dog at the 2026 Canadian Police Canine Association (CPCA) Trials. Police Service Dog Pando reached a top speed of 44 km/h during the competition, earning the fastest dog title. In a news release sent Friday, Prince Albert police said Pando competed alongside handler Const. Brown. Prince Albert police also saw success with a second canine team at the national event. Const. Mostowich and Police Service Dog Ares finished third in the compound search competition, which tests a dog’s ability to locate hidden suspects within a designated search area. The pair was also named among the top 10 overall canine teams at the 2026 trials, based on their performance throughout the competition. “These results reflect the significant amount of training, commitment and teamwork that goes into developing our police canine teams,” Police Chief Patrick Nogier said. “We are extremely proud of Constable Mostowich and Ares, and Constable Brown and Pando, for representing the Prince Albert Police Service and our community so well on a national stage.” The CPCA Trials brought police canine teams from across Canada to Saskatoon earlier this month. The city hosted the three-day event for the first time in more than a decade. Police canine teams tested their operational skills, shared knowledge and learned from other handlers and dogs in a competitive environment.
