BCSO-SAR responds to an average of 25 calls for assistance each year. These calls range in severity from missing adults and children, to the search for evidence, and for service in times of disaster. Because of the wide variety of member training, the Unit is a valuable resource for the communities within Bay and the surrounding Counties.
We are currently taking applications for new members.
There is no prior training/experience needed to be a member. Just a willingness to learn and follow directions given by BCSO and BCSO-SAR supervisors. Past SAR, military and law enforcement experience is a plus.
Additional information can be found at …
https://baysosar.org/membership-with-bcso-sar/
Several links to some free online first aid courses have been posted in the Training Material’s First Aid section of the BCSO-SAR. The material is not endorsed by BCSO-SAR, just being referenced for your “personal enrichment.”
FOR ALL ACTIVE/CURRENT MEMBERS: Please update your contact information that we have on file. CLICK HERE to begin. Thanks!!
LATEST NEWS:
Posted: Wednesday September 23rd, 2020
In 2015 BCSO SAR K9 Ty Ty Road was selected by the American Kennel Club as the Award of Canine Excellence (ACE) winner in the Category of Search and Rescue. We, as a team, were extremely proud of Ty's accomplishments.
The American Kennel Club recently reached out for an update on Ty's life and that interview will be aired tomorrow 9/24/2020 on AKC.TV at Noon Eastern.
You can watch it on their website (AKC.tv), the AKC.tv app, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku. You can also tune into it Live on their website and on Facebook (on the AKC's FB page and the AKC.tv FB page).
K9 Ty Ty Road, RN, CGC, Human Remains Detection Dog
Jan. 31, 2007 to Mar. 13, 2020 ... See MoreSee Less
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Posted: Friday September 18th, 2020
ROAD CLOSURES AND CONDITIONS as of 5pm last night, Sept. 17:
(Some of these were closed and some were barely passable with large vehicles)
1. N Bear Creek now clear!
2. Ed Lee Rd bridge
3. Crook Hollow Rd
4. Richardson rd off Hwy 231
5. Bridge washing out in Mexico Beach at W 15th st and Hatley Rd
6. Tyndall Pkway near E 11 St
7. Tyndall Pkway near E 7th st
8. Hwy 20 from 77 to Hwy 231 - closed per EOC through the weekend due to Econfina rising.
As of last night John Pitts was completely passable. Road repairs had begun just east of Scenic Dr. where the road washed out, but road and bridge had at least one lane open.
Crook Hollow Rd is clear of water.
N and S Bear Creek are clear.
Ed Lee Rd clear. ... See MoreSee Less
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Posted: Wednesday September 16th, 2020
TROPICAL STORM SALLY
www.nhc.noaa.gov
US Dept of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Hurricane Center 11691 SW 17th Street Miami, FL, 33165 nhcwebmaster@noaa.gov Posted: Wednesday September 16th, 2020
Mobile UploadsA little peek behind the scenes...
The Communications section of the BCSO is working hard today to answer your calls, keep track of closed roads, and get help for any emergency. Job well done to all of our Telecommunications operators! ... See MoreSee Less
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BCSO-SAR is a member of the Northwest Florida Child Abduction Response Team (CART). We are one of only 23 CART teams certified by the Department of Justice nationwide, and only 6 in Florida.
