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SAR Tech III Study
Guide2026|Actual Questions And
Answers
Tracking Canines - correct-answer - are trained to follow a specific scent matching
that of the scent generator, such as from an article of clothing, bed sheets or
pillowcases, etc. These canines work on lead, and follow very closely on the trail
of where the subject traveled, regardless of wind.
Police Canines - correct-answer - are sometimes known as "tracking" and "sniff
and bite" dogs. These dogs will track criminal suspect footsteps based on crushed
vegetation or the suspect's adrenaline scent. These dogs are also trained to
protect their handler from any aggressive action by attacking and biting the
aggressor. These dogs work both on and off leash. Because of their trained
aggressive behavior they may not be always suitable for missing person searches,
especially in the urban environment.
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Human Remains Detection Canines - correct-answer - are used to alert on the
specific scent of human remains, including those buried
Disaster Canines - correct-answer - are usually air scent discriminating dogs that
are trained to alert upon
detecting human scent in debris such as collapsed buildings, flooded areas,
hurricanes, etc. These dogs are also trained to switch from looking for live finds to
those deceased.
Water Search Canines - correct-answer - will detect the scent and decomposition
by-products as they rise to the water surface. Water search dogs can work along
the shoreline or on boats.
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Avalanche Canine - correct-answer - similar to disaster canines, they will usually
alert and try to dig a hole at the location with the strongest scent.
protect the LKP until told otherwise - correct-answer - The initial priority at the
subjects Last Known Point (LKP) should be to
Locate, Access, Stabilize, Transport - correct-answer - The SAR acronym L.A.S.T.
stands for
Universal Transverse Mercator zone are numbered 1 - 60 - correct-answer - West
to East
the law enforcement agency of that jurisdiction - correct-answer - Due to the
potential criminal nature of a lost persons search, the person in charge of the
incident should be
SAR Tech III Study
Guide2026|Actual Questions And
Answers
Tracking Canines - correct-answer - are trained to follow a specific scent matching
that of the scent generator, such as from an article of clothing, bed sheets or
pillowcases, etc. These canines work on lead, and follow very closely on the trail
of where the subject traveled, regardless of wind.
Police Canines - correct-answer - are sometimes known as "tracking" and "sniff
and bite" dogs. These dogs will track criminal suspect footsteps based on crushed
vegetation or the suspect's adrenaline scent. These dogs are also trained to
protect their handler from any aggressive action by attacking and biting the
aggressor. These dogs work both on and off leash. Because of their trained
aggressive behavior they may not be always suitable for missing person searches,
especially in the urban environment.
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Human Remains Detection Canines - correct-answer - are used to alert on the
specific scent of human remains, including those buried
Disaster Canines - correct-answer - are usually air scent discriminating dogs that
are trained to alert upon
detecting human scent in debris such as collapsed buildings, flooded areas,
hurricanes, etc. These dogs are also trained to switch from looking for live finds to
those deceased.
Water Search Canines - correct-answer - will detect the scent and decomposition
by-products as they rise to the water surface. Water search dogs can work along
the shoreline or on boats.
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Avalanche Canine - correct-answer - similar to disaster canines, they will usually
alert and try to dig a hole at the location with the strongest scent.
protect the LKP until told otherwise - correct-answer - The initial priority at the
subjects Last Known Point (LKP) should be to
Locate, Access, Stabilize, Transport - correct-answer - The SAR acronym L.A.S.T.
stands for
Universal Transverse Mercator zone are numbered 1 - 60 - correct-answer - West
to East
the law enforcement agency of that jurisdiction - correct-answer - Due to the
potential criminal nature of a lost persons search, the person in charge of the
incident should be
