MARK9 goes into action after receiving a call for SAR assistance. Due to important legal parameters attendant with the search process, we cannot deploy at the request of a missing person’s family or the general public. However, we can deploy and assist if requested by the following types of agencies:

• Fire/Rescue

• Law Enforcement

• Government Agencies 

• Recognized search agency with clearance from the agency in charge of the search

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MARK9 operates under ICS/NIMS so that we can integrate into your agency seamlessly. The team can operate under your control or we can manage the search for you. That is your agency's decision. We have a self-contained command post and personnel trained in planning and running a missing persons search. Additionally, we are ready to respond 24/7/365.

 

Upon receipt of a request for assistance, the unit can be organized and ready to begin response within 20 minutes. Arrival time of the first dog and handler team on the scene will depend on the location of the incident.

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Of course, we will respond whenever you call. However, the best results are achieved when we are notified early, because the victim hasn't traveled as far. In addition, an early call means weather, civilians, and time have not degraded the search scene.

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Because we are a volunteer organization, we do not normally respond to calls requesting us to search for a suspected criminal or fugitive. As every situation is unique, please do not hesitate to call us as there are often variables that make the situation appropriate for us to respond. If we believe that we can assist, we will.