To find and aid people in distress in both wilderness and urban settings.

To assist law enforcement agencies with the location of crime scene evidence and the location of deceased victims including drowning victims.

To locate victims in rubble resulting from fires or natural disasters.

To provide effective and efficient dog, handler and support teams to enhance search operations by law enforcement agencies throughout the region.

To offer free educational programs to help the public better understand the appropriate steps to take in the event they or a loved one becomes lost.

Develop and train a professional group of canine handlers skilled in multiple disciplines for search and search procedures.

Develop and present training programs in specialty search areas.

Train all human members as first responders.