This course was designed for SAR members and law enforcement personnel that have little or no tracking experience. The course consists of 2 hours classroom and 2 hours field demonstration. It is an overview in awareness of what trackers can do and how well intentioned personnel can inadvertently destroy, damage and completely erase valuable clues and evidence at the scene. Special emphasis is placed on approach to crime scenes and preservation of track evidence.

Class size is limited to 30 persons.

Because of the extreme value of this class to the search and law enforcement community, this course is offered at NO COST to the student! Travel and lodging must be worked out with the instructor by the host agency.

Prerequisite: Track Aware

This course is for the SAR or law enforcement person that has the desire to become a Nevada P.O.S.T.certified tracker for the purpose of search & rescue. It is an intensive course with 4 hours of classroom and 6 hours in the field. Based on Jack Kearney's "TRACKING: A Blueprint for Learning How" and developed with his consent, this course teaches all the basics. Successful trainees are certified through the State of Nevada and by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

Class size limited to 6 students per instructor.

Cost for this course is currently $45.00 per person for the weekend course (includes textbook & certificate fees). Weekday courses also available at additional cost. Travel and lodging accomodations must be coordinated for the instructors by the host agency.

Prerequisite: Track Aware & SAR Tracker

This course is for the highly motivated professional SAR or law enforcement person that has the desire to become a Nevada P.O.S.T.certified crime scene tracker for the purpose of assisting law enforcement in investigation of tracks & sign at crime scenes. It is an intensive course with 4 hours of classroom and 8 hours in crime scene scenarios based on real investigations. Successful trainees are certified through the State of Nevada Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) and by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office.

Class size limited to 3 students per instructor. Due to the nature of the material presented, all applicants must have a letter from their sponsoring law enforcement agency in order to participate.

Cost for this course is currently $100.00 per person for the weekend course. Weekday courses also available at additional cost. Travel and lodging accomodations must be coordinated for the instructors by the host agency.