Since BCSAR is the main agency in our county responsible for conducting a search for a missing subject, all members participate in the search function. This responsibility includes “taking charge” of a search by directing the logistics necessary to move equipment and personnel to the scene, ensuring that the search is conducted efficiently and thoroughly. Currently, this “Command/Overhead” aspect of search is the focus for 10% of our membership.

Our team is responsible for physically searching for individuals or locating and investigating any clues, whether as a ground searcher, part of a motorized team or a spotter in a helicopter. Our ground teams may be deployed with maps and detailed coordinates for a search area. These ground teams must be constantly looking and listening for the victim and at the same time, scanning the search area for clues and evidence.

Being a ground searcher may at times seem overwhelming but fortunately, we have help! Over 25% of the team is involved with our seven K9’s either as handlers or specially trained support members. We have a group who is also specializing in mantracking. Our motorized team, which is 37% of our members, operates watercraft and a variety of off-road vehicles, while training for most weather conditions. While we have a large variety of specialized vehicles, a number of our members use their own vehicles outfitted for our mission. _

 

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