What We Do

• CCSAR provides certified search and rescue dog teams and support personal to locate lost and missing persons, including open, unsolved cases.
• CCSAR is deployed by police, fire, state emergency management agencies, and NGOs for searches involving lost or missing persons.
• CCSAR provides certified K-9 teams as requested, including teams certified for airscent, cadaver, trailing, and water searches.
• CCSAR handlers and support personnel complete training in wilderness navigation, search management, radio communication, first aid, and other critical skills.
• CCSAR dogs and members undergo extensive training; it typically takes 24 months to become a member and achieve certification for field deployment. And, ongoing training is necessary to maintain proficiency and certification.