Wolverine State
Search and Recovery
About WSSAR
Wolverine State Search and Recovery is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides search and rescue services to law enforcement agencies in locating missing persons. We are an all-volunteer group of experienced K-9 teams, specializing in scent-specific trailing and Human Remains Detection (HRD). Each K-9 team is required to be certified through external agencies.
Based in Southeast Michigan, WSSAR is available to respond to SAR requests throughout the Midwest.
Urban Trailing Seminar Coming to Detroit
SAVE THE DATE: June 12 - 14 2025
Wolverine State Search and Recovery and the Wayne State University Police Department, in conjunction with North Star International, are proud to present a three day Urban Trailing Seminar in Detroit.
Contact WSSAR at wssar@yahoo.com for information.
Meet our K-9 Teams
Certifications
All deployable WSSAR K-9 teams are nationally certified through external agencies.
WSSAR is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization
Our K-9 handlers volunteer their time and resources.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Teams Gryphon, Bowie and Daisy on earning their Urban Trailing Certification through North Star International.
Congratulations to Team Alyx on earning a Human Remains Detection certification through National Search Dog Alliance.