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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.  

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Based in Southeast Michigan, WSSAR is available to respond to SAR requests throughout the Midwest. 

Urban Trailing Seminar

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Wolverine State Search and Recovery and the Wayne State University Police Department, in conjunction with North Star International, will host a three day Urban Trailing Seminar in Detroit,  June 18 - 20.

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$400/K9 team

 

Registration is limited. Contact WSSAR@Yahoo.com to inquire. 

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Special thank you to the Detroit Free Press for their coverage of last year's event: 

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​https://www.freep.com/picture-gallery/news/local/michigan/2025/06/19/see-the-canine-heroes-training-for-search-and-rescue/84262823007/

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Meet our K-9 Teams
Certifications
All deployable WSSAR K-9 teams are nationally certified through external agencies.

 

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WSSAR is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization 
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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. 

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Congratulations to Team Alyx on earning a Human Remains Detection certification through National Search Dog Alliance. 

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