# Polish police service dog training and championships > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/polish-police-service-dog-training-and-championships > Updated: 2026-09-21T06:04:26.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In Poland, police authorities have conducted extensive training and certification activities for service dogs. Initially, 27 service dogs specializing in patrol, tracking, and explosive detection underwent annual inspections in the Silesian garrison to ensure readiness for daily duties. This period also saw the commencement of the XXIII Police Cynology Championships in Legionowo. The competition involved teams from various Polish security services, including the Border Guard and Military Gendarmerie, as well as guest delegations from Lithuania and the Czech Republic. The event focused on practical operational scenarios such as narcotics and explosives detection in vehicles and mass transit. The activities concluded with the completion of both the Kynology Championships and the National Patrol Officers Championships. The Kynology event, held in Sułkowice to mark the 70th anniversary of the Police Kynology Department, emphasized scent work and obedience. Concurrently, the Patrol of the Year tournament tested officers in disciplines such as situational shooting, pursuit runs, and first aid, with the Białystok Provincial Police Command emerging as the overall winner. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Polish Police conclude national patrol and kynology championships Polish law enforcement concluded major professional competitions, including the Patrol of the Year tournament and the 23rd Police Kynology Championships for service dog handlers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-police-conclude-national-patrol-and-kynology-championships ### 2026-09-15: Polish Police conduct service dog certifications and national championships Polish police are conducting annual service dog certifications in the Silesian garrison and hosting the XXIII Police Cynology Championships, featuring specialized K9 units and international guests. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/polish-police-conduct-service-dog-certifications-and-national-championships --- Cite as: Polish police service dog training and championships. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/polish-police-service-dog-training-and-championships