Search Dog, "Sisco"
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Requesting the CSDA for a search

The Canadian Search Dog Association can only respond to a search when requested and cleared to do so by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The following procedures must be followed without exception.

If your search falls within the jurisdiction of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police:

• Notify the RCMP that there is a lost, missing, or overdue person. They have the mandate to conduct search and rescue operations in their jurisdiction.

• The RCMP will contact the local RCMP dog handler for that geographical area to attend the scene.
  
  
• With the SAR Manager, the local RCMP dog handler will evaluate the situation and determine if civilian dog resources may be required.

If your search falls outside the jurisdiction of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police:

• The tasking agency (i.e.. Municipal Police Forces, Parks Canada, DND) will contact the Canadian Search Dog Association directly at:
  
  (780) 412-5489

Tasking Agencies may request a copy of our standards. Please inquire from our contact page.