Capabilities
Canine Searches
Our canine search capability supports rapid, specialist response across a range of operational environments. The unit works with trained dog teams in USAR air-scenting, tracking, man-trailing, and human remains detection to help locate missing persons and support wider rescue operations.
Specialisms
Search Disciplines
Each canine discipline is developed for a distinct operational purpose, allowing the team to adapt to terrain, incident type, and search objectives.
USAR Air-scenting
Air-scenting dogs are trained to detect human scent in complex environments, supporting urban search and rescue operations and wide-area searches where speed and coverage are critical.
Tracking Dogs
Tracking dogs follow ground disturbance and scent trails left by a subject, helping teams work methodically through rural and mixed terrain.
Man-trailing Dogs
Man-trailing dogs follow the individual scent of a specific person, providing a focused capability when there is a known subject to locate.
Human Remains Detection
Human remains detection dogs provide a highly specialist capability to support search operations, evidence-led response, and recovery activity with professionalism and care.
Operational Readiness
Our handlers and dogs train regularly to maintain readiness for real-world deployments. This includes search planning, scent theory, navigation, teamwork, and safe working practices in varied conditions.
The canine team works alongside rescue, medical, and support personnel so that search activity is coordinated, accountable, and effective when communities need assistance most.