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2. SEARCH BASICS KNOW what to look for. EXPECT to find something! FOCUS on pertinent issues. Who can halt a team? Who can re-start a team? Look side to side, forward, up and behind. KEEP SAFE. Don’t add to the number of subjects. 8/23/20152 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

3. WHAT EACH SEARCHER SHOULD KNOW: Name of subject Description of subject Clue information Clothing, equipment, … PLS or LKP Search area assignment Command structure 8/23/20153 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

4. DO’s: Keep you pack & gear ready. Respond whenever you can. Dress appropriately for the weather. Sign in on arrival at rendezvous or base. Sign out when leaving. Listen to your TL regardless of their age. Behave respectfully in base (you never know who is listening). 8/23/20154 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

5. DONT’s: Smoke or drink alcohol on missions. Use profanity or foul language. Show excessive affection w/ significant other. Give your opinions to the news media. Do refer them to the Incident Commander. Make negative comments about other SAR units. 8/23/20155 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

6. CHAIN OF COMMAND Incident Commander – law enforcement officer ESAR OL – Operations Leader FL – Field Leader TL – Team Leader B - Brushmonkey 8/23/20156 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

7. How many types of search techniques do we use? TYPE 1 – HASTY SEARCH TYPE 2 – OPEN GRID TYPE 3 – CLOSED GRID TYPE 4 - EVIDENCE URBAN What kind of search is each search type? Notice the progression. 8/23/20157 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

8. TYPE 1 – HASTY SEARCH –A quick, efficient search of specific high probability areas TYPE 2 – OPEN GRID –A more organized yet still rapid search of a high probability area –Highest results per man hour of effort TYPE 3 – CLOSED GRID –A thorough, slower search of a specific area 8/23/20158 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

9. TYPE 4 – EVIDENCE –Extremely thorough search usually for small evidence URBAN –Type 1 or 2 search in an urban setting –Often subject will be a child or someone with dementia. 8/23/20159 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

10. When are the different search types used? 8/23/201510 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

11. TYPE 1 – HASTY SEARCH Used in the early stages of a search Anytime to check on unconfirmed sightings or to re-check a high probability area. 8/23/201511 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

12. TYPE 1 SEARCH METHODS Take the path of least resistance Roads, trails, drainages, ridge areas, Look for clues, trails not on the map and info about the area Clothing, footprints, food wrappers, equipment... Do voice checks about every 300’ (based on how far voices will carry) 8/23/201512 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

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14. URBAN SEARCH METHODS Go door to door. Talk to people. Search likely spots where someone could hide. Remember children fit in small places. Be aware of hazards. Use your judgment on safety. Traffic, chemicals, animals, private property 8/23/201514 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

15. TYPE 2 – OPEN GRID Used when Type 1 doesn’t work and a more thorough search is needed. 8/23/201515 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

16. TYPE 2 SEARCH METHODS Center person stays on compass bearing (Compass person) Outside searchers space at critical spacing from compass person Weave back and forth taking path of least resistance Mark start and end Voice checks 8/23/201516 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

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18. TYPE 3 – CLOSED GRID Used when Type 2 doesn’t work and a more thorough search is needed. 8/23/201518 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

19. TYPE 3 SEARCH METHODS Guide off Compass person, road, trail, creek, … Guide Left / Right (keep searcher to your left/right slightly ahead of you. Tight spacing – you should be able to see the feet of the person next to you. If you can’t see through an obstacle you must go through the obstacle. Voice checks 8/23/201519 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

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21. TYPE 4 – EVIDENCE Looking for small evidence such as weapons, bullet casings, bone fragments, … Keep good records. Evidence searches are part of a criminal investigation. You could be asked to testify at a trial. 8/23/201521 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

22. TYPE 4 SEARCH METHODS Search shoulder to shoulder. Will be given specific instructions Hands and knees, clear vegetation to bare ground, … DO NOT TOUCH evidence. Tell your TL. DO NOT TOUCH evidence. 8/23/201522 Special thanks to Pierce County Explorer Search and Rescue, Tacoma WA

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