TPD K-9 Unit recertified, takes home honors at K-9 trials Thomasville K-9 Unit brings home honors at K-9 trials. (Source: Thomasville Police Department) By Kim McCullough | February 25, 2021 at 4:05 PM EST - Updated February 25 at 4:05 PM THOMASVILLE, Ga. (WALB) - The Thomasville Police Department’s K-9 unit recently returned from the United States Police Canine Association (USPCA) Annual K9 Competition and Certifications, where they earned high marks in all phases of competition, according to a press release from the department. The event was held Feb. 12- 15 in Petal, Miss. It included events in areas of obedience, agility, article search, building search, narcotics detection and criminal apprehension.