Course Summary:
When someone goes missing, every moment counts - and so does every decision. This advanced course explores the proven strategies that experienced Search Managers rely on to locate lost or missing individuals across a wide range of environments. From Alzheimer’s walkaways to child abductions and wilderness incidents, you’ll learn how to think tactically, document effectively, and lead decisively under pressure.
❗Please note: Access to this course is available only through the SAR Responder Essentials Certification Track (SARESS). It is not sold individually.
What You'll Learn:
✔ How to assess and manage key information during missing person incidents
✔ Core search strategies tailored to different mission types and terrain
✔ Practical leadership and coordination skills used during active operations
✔ When and how to apply specialized tactics for vulnerable populations
This course is ideal for both current and aspiring field leaders who want to sharpen their operational strategy and contribute meaningfully to successful search outcomes.
Course Content
Search Strategy Situational Awareness
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Search Strategy by Type of Search
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Alzheimer’s Walkaway Search Strategy
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Child Abduction / Homicide Strategy
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Search Strategy for the Lost and Missing Summary
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Search Strategy for the Lost and Missing FINAL
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