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Manual of Missing Person Searching: A handbook for Search and Rescue practitioners
“This Manual is a landmark resource for Search and Rescue practitioners; comprehensive, evidence-driven, and operationally rigorous, it sets a high standard for SAR doctrine and will undoubtedly save lives by equipping teams with both the “how” and the “why” of modern land search operations”.
In this book you will discover a unified framework that bridges tactical search theory with strategic incident management. From Probability of Detection calculations to the psychological nuances of behavioural profiling, this manual equips both the new recruit and the seasoned controller with tools that in evidence and refined through real-world experienceResponsive to the dynamic nature of missing person searchesAligned with multi-agency protocols through JESIP, M/ETHANE, IIMARCH, and Planning “P”Beyond techniques and templates, the manual honours the human dimension of SAR. It emphasises the welfare of responders, the importance of clear communication under pressure, and the resilience found in cohesive teams. Its trauma-informed guidance ensures that while we strive relentlessly to find those who are missing, we never overlook the emotional wellbeing of those who search and those who wait.
As the challenges facing search and rescue evolve, whether through changing landscapes, emerging technologies, or complex multi-agency demands, this manual offers a stable foundation and a springboard for innovation. I urge Search and Rescue Teams to embrace its principles, adapt its tools to local needs, and share feedback that will drive continuous improvement.
May this manual serve as both compass and companion. May it sharpen your skills, deepen your understanding, and unite your efforts. Above all, may it help save lives.
In this book you will discover a unified framework that bridges tactical search theory with strategic incident management. From Probability of Detection calculations to the psychological nuances of behavioural profiling, this manual equips both the new recruit and the seasoned controller with tools that in evidence and refined through real-world experienceResponsive to the dynamic nature of missing person searchesAligned with multi-agency protocols through JESIP, M/ETHANE, IIMARCH, and Planning “P”Beyond techniques and templates, the manual honours the human dimension of SAR. It emphasises the welfare of responders, the importance of clear communication under pressure, and the resilience found in cohesive teams. Its trauma-informed guidance ensures that while we strive relentlessly to find those who are missing, we never overlook the emotional wellbeing of those who search and those who wait.
As the challenges facing search and rescue evolve, whether through changing landscapes, emerging technologies, or complex multi-agency demands, this manual offers a stable foundation and a springboard for innovation. I urge Search and Rescue Teams to embrace its principles, adapt its tools to local needs, and share feedback that will drive continuous improvement.
May this manual serve as both compass and companion. May it sharpen your skills, deepen your understanding, and unite your efforts. Above all, may it help save lives.
326 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 29, 2025
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