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Land Operations

At NC K9 Emergency Response Team (NC K9 ERT), our mission is to provide organized, highly qualified, and trained volunteers to public safety agencies(LE), emergency service agencies and other service organizations. We are dedicated to the search for subjects who are lost, trapped, or incapacitated. Upon the request of any official agency, we operate day or night, under all conditions, throughout North Carolina and surrounding states.

K9 Human Remains Detection Teams

Our K9 Human Remains Detection Teams, composed of experienced handlers and specially trained dogs. These teams can locate human remains in even the most challenging environments, including densely wooded areas, open fields, and urban landscapes. Our teams are equipped and prepared to perform in the most demanding situations, ensuring that no stone is left unturned.

Capabilities and Expertise

  • Rapid Deployment: Our teams are on standby 24/7, ready to respond swiftly to situations across North Carolina and beyond.
  • Advanced Training: Both our handlers and K9s undergo rigorous and continuous training in human remains detection, ensuring peak performance in all conditions.
  • Comprehensive Search Coverage: Our K9 teams can cover large areas quickly, making them invaluable in time-sensitive search operations.
  • Collaboration with Authorities: We work closely with local law enforcement, emergency service agencies, and search and rescue organizations to provide seamless support of the search efforts. We are skilled with the current industry standard mapping software to ensure visibility of our teams in the field.
  • Adaptability: Our teams operate under any conditions—day or night, rain or shine—with professionalism and precision.

Commitment to Excellence

At NC K9 ERT, we understand the gravity of search missions, especially those involving human remains. Our commitment to excellence drives us to maintain the highest standards in all aspects of our operations. We approach each mission with compassion, respect, and a relentless determination to provide closure to families and assistance to the requesting agency in their critical work.