Sentinel Detection K9 is dedicated to supporting law enforcement and first responders by offering specialized search and rescue training and maintaining a ready team of volunteers. Your donation helps us stay prepared for critical missions that bring loved ones home safely.
When you donate to us, you donate to search and rescue teams in Wisconsin. Your donations, regardless of size, help us in a variety of ways. While we can't list absolutely everything, here are a few examples of how we will use your donations:
Emergency Medical Supplies for Dogs and Handlers
Rental Cost of Training Facilities for a Search and Rescue Training Seminar or Workshop
Training and Education for People Who Want to Join a Search and Rescue Team
Resources for People Looking to Train a Dog for Search and Rescue
Your Donation Helps Us Collaborate With, and Support Law Enforcement
Support Search and Rescue Classes
Purchase Search and Rescue Equipment
These are just a few examples of ways your donation helps us, and helps us support the local community.
High-level search and rescue (SAR) training seminars provide invaluable opportunities for SAR teams to advance their skills, stay updated on the latest techniques, and improve their ability to tackle difficult search environments. These search and rescue seminars feature expert-led instruction in specialized areas such as scent detection, human remains recovery, and disaster response.
Learn Search and Rescue Techniques – As search environments and challenges evolve, so do SAR methods. Seminars offer training in the latest techniques, such as the use of drones in tandem with K9 units or advanced scent discrimination practices.
Build Search and Rescue Team Cohesion – SAR operations are rarely solo efforts. High-level seminars foster collaboration among team members and across different agencies, building trust and effective communication skills that are essential during actual missions.
Earn Search and Rescue Certifications – Many high-level seminars offer the chance for handlers and dogs to earn or renew important certifications.
Networking and Knowledge Sharing – Meeting other SAR professionals from across the country or even the globe allows for a unique exchange of ideas, experiences, and techniques that can enhance a team's capabilities.
Education is vital for the continued advancement of Search and Rescue (SAR) operations. High-level seminars and workshops provide crucial opportunities for SAR handlers to develop the specialized skills needed for complex missions. From SAR Training to scent detection classes and more; explore why ongoing education is essential to ensure teams are fully prepared to respond effectively in critical situations.
Your generous contribution directly supports our mission.
100% of your donation goes directly to the Sentinel Detection K9 program.
Sentinel Detection K9 is a volunteer organization, we do not pay salaries to any of our members or leadership.
Every dollar helps us enhance the capabilities of Search and Rescue in Wisconsin.
By supporting us, you’re not only helping us provide Search and Rescue Training,
but you are also enabling the development of educational programs
that improve the techniques and effectiveness of search and rescue teams.
Your donation helps ensure that teams are equipped with the knowledge and skills
needed to save lives and bring closure to families in need.
Together, we can continue to make a real difference.
Thank you for your support!