August 24, 2011
I was asked to assist them in a cold case search in Oklahoma.
The search was far from professional and highly disorganized. For a group thats been around for quite some time my interaction with them will be my first and last.
Lack of proper planning
Searchers were delayed a day of searching because monica had not investigated the site prior to our arrival.
- Lack of sufficient communications for the searchers.
Searchers could not reach command on the radio - It presented a huge safety problem.
Any K9 handler will tell you when working a K9 you want to work them either early in the morning or later in the evening - not mid day when its over 100 degrees out.
Lack of support personnel and supplies
Water and supplies ran out and were not replaced
No EMS support - when you have folks out in the field you need to have proper support.
The search was far from professional and highly disorganized. For a group thats been around for quite some time my interaction with them will be my first and last.
Lack of proper planning
Searchers were delayed a day of searching because monica had not investigated the site prior to our arrival.
- Lack of sufficient communications for the searchers.
Searchers could not reach command on the radio - It presented a huge safety problem.
Any K9 handler will tell you when working a K9 you want to work them either early in the morning or later in the evening - not mid day when its over 100 degrees out.
Lack of support personnel and supplies
Water and supplies ran out and were not replaced
No EMS support - when you have folks out in the field you need to have proper support.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Oklahoma on the Hope Meed search
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
They lack training and professionalism - If at all possible searches should be done by trained local resources
MY ROLE:
Professional with expertise in this field & volunteered to help search on a cold case / missing persons case.
