The mission of NOCSAR is to provide a certifying organization that focuses on the core skills necessary to field a successful Search and Rescue K9 Team.
This mission will be achieved through the establishment of certification guidelines that address the needs of the search and rescue community while meeting the standards of law enforcement and first responder organizations.
Certifications will focus on the Team’s ability to accurately detect the odor of human remains, tracking/trailing as well as the locating of live victims regardless of the environment or surroundings in which Teams may be deployed.
Dishonesty, lack of respect for fellow Search and Rescue Teams or unprofessional behavior will not be tolerated in any form.