Third Annual Sniff And Rescue Seminar

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Hosts Bloodhound Training

Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office hosts the third annual bloodhound seminar from September 24-28. With over 20 teams from across the United States attending, this training offers over 40 hours of fieldwork for these handler and K-9 duos.

“Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has this workshop to provide education and support to K-9 teams throughout the county and beyond. With seven groups from the state, this week specifically increases training to teams in Central Indiana, so that our bloodhound handlers are equipped to handle any real-life scenario,” said Deputy Neal Hoard, seminar host.”

The training spans past just fieldwork, offering scenario-based workshops, and legal and medical roundtables to the attendees. Two instructors are designated to every five handlers allowing for an individualized approach to teaching.

The seminar is held at the Indiana Diabetes Camp each year and the handlers train throughout Hamilton County. Registration for the seminar opened in late spring and closed beginning of August. If interested in attending the 2024 seminar, please reach out to Deputy Neal Hoard at Kenneth.hoard@hamiltoncounty.in.gov.