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About Us The Pacific Northwest Police Detection Dog Association PNWK9 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the professionalism and training of detection dog handlers throughout the Pacific Northwest region. The organizations member states and provinces include Alaska Idaho Oregon Montana Washington and British Columbia Canada. Founded in 1997 by a group of dedicated narcotics detection dog handlers PNWK9 provides training and certification to narcotics and explosive detection K9 teams employed by law enforcement agencies. The associations primary objective is to also provide training and support for detection canine teams assigned in various areas of detection ensuring that all law enforcement teams have access to the expertise and resources offered by this organization.