Louisa County, VA – The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) is excited to announce once again the commencement of the 13th Annual Bloodhound Seminar, which will take place from March 2–5, 2025. This specialized training event will bring together 29 bloodhound teams from law enforcement agencies throughout Virginia, as well as teams from Texas, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina. The seminar will feature valuable hands-on training to help law enforcement search, and rescue teams improve their tracking skills and capabilities.  

The training will take place in a variety of locations, including the Town of Louisa, the Town of Gordonsville, Zion Crossroads, as well as multiple sites in Orange and Fluvanna Counties. . Residents should not be alarmed to see groups of law enforcement personnel and teams in training scenarios throughout those areas

The bloodhound K9 training is designed to benefit the entire region and to ensure that law enforcement and search-and-rescue teams are ready to respond effectively in critical situations. The event provides an essential opportunity for law enforcement and search-and-rescue personnel to work with bloodhounds in real-life scenarios to enhance their skills in tracking lost persons, suspects, and evidence.  Through training initiatives such as the LCSO Bloodhound Seminar, we continually strive to enhance our capabilities in law enforcement and search and rescue operations.

Opening Ceremony: The seminar will officially kick off with an evening ceremony at the Best Western in Zion Crossroads, VA, on March 2, 2025. This ceremony will set the stage for the four days of intensive training that will follow.

Closing Ceremony: The event will conclude with a closing ceremony at Roma’s Italian Restaurant in Louisa, VA, on March 5, 2025, where participants will reflect on the successes of the seminar and celebrate their achievements.

“The support from our community partners and local businesses like the Best Western and Roma’s Italian Restaurant is crucial to the success of this seminar,” Sheriff Donald Lowe added. “Their generosity and commitment to our law enforcement and rescue personnel make this event even more meaningful. We are truly grateful for the cooperation and support from all members of our community.”

For more information or to arrange an interview with participants, please get in touch with LCSO Public Information Officer Lt. Chuck Love at (540)967-4575 or via email at Clove@louisacounty.gov. Lt. Love is available to assist media outlets with scheduling interviews and providing access to participants.