PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — The Prince Albert Police Service Canine Unit is celebrating a successful performance at the 2026 Canadian Police Canine Association (CPCA) Trials, with both of its competing teams earning recognition, including a third-place finish, a top 10 overall placement and the title of fastest Police Service Dog at the competition.
Cons. Mostowich and Police Service Dog (PSD) Ares earned third place in the compound search competition, demonstrating their ability to work together to locate hidden suspects within a designated search area. The team was also named among the top 10 overall canine teams at the 2026 CPCA Trials, recognizing their combined performance across the competition.
Const. Brown and PSD Pando also earned recognition during the trials. Pando recorded a top speed of 44 kilometres per hour, making him the fastest Police Service Dog at this year’s event.
“These results reflect the significant amount of training, commitment and teamwork that goes into developing our police canine teams,” said Chief Patrick Nogier. “We are extremely proud of Const. Mostowich and Ares, and Const. Brown and Pando, for representing the Prince Albert Police Service and our community so well on a national stage.”
The CPCA Trials bring police canine teams from across Canada together in a friendly competitive environment, allowing handlers and their dogs to test their operational skills, learn from other teams and share knowledge and experience.
The Prince Albert Police Service congratulates both canine teams on their accomplishments and their strong representation of the Service at the 2026 CPCA Trials.
