Agency Support

Our organization provides trained search and rescue personnel to assist law enforcement and emergency management agencies during missing person searches, disaster response, and specialized search operations. Deployments occur only at the request of the responsible agency, and all services are provided at no cost.

Quick Facts:

• 24/7 Availability

• Deploy by Law Enforcement or Emergency Management Request Only

• ICS / NIMS Compatible

• Fully Self-Sufficient Teams & Equipment

• Primary Service Area: Southwest Florida (Mutual aid deployments available outside this region)

• Certified K9 Teams in Area Search, Tracking, and Human Remains Detection

How to Request Assistance:

• 24/7 Duty Officer Phone:
  Director Roxann Franklin 239-910-3322 OR
  Co-Director Barb Brayton 518-796-0582

• Agency Coordination Email: swflk9searchunit@gmail.com

Helpful info to provide during activation:

• Incident location

• Last Known Point (LKP)

• Subject description

• Command post location

• Terrain or environmental considerations

Operational Capabilities:

Ground, Drone, & K9 Search Teams

• K9 Capabilities:

  • Area Search (Air Scenting)

  • Tracking / Trailing

  • Human Remains Detection (HRD)

• Search Operations: Wilderness, rural, urban/suburban areas

• Day and Night Operations: Including extended multi-hour searches

• Search Methodologies: Grid, point-to-point, clue/evidence recovery

• Team Composition: Fully self-sufficient teams with personnel and equipment

• Coordination & Communication: GPS mapping, radios, ICS-compliant tasking

• Safety & Medical Support: Field medical kits and trained personnel

Command Integration:

All personnel operate under the Incident Command System (ICS) and follow NIMS protocols. Teams deploy with qualified leaders and integrate directly with agency-assigned tasking.

Training & Professional Standards:

• Background-screened personnel

• Ongoing training exercises for search operations

• K9 teams certified and regularly evaluated

• Fully insured organization

• Safety and risk management prioritized

Service Area:

• Primary: Southwest Florida

• Mutual aid support available outside primary area upon request

Mailing Address:
SW Florida K9 Search Unit
P.O. Box 61206
Fort Myers, FL 33906