Indiana Search and Response Team

05/21/2026

This week is National Search and Rescue Awareness Week — a time to recognize the dedicated volunteers and professionals who respond when others are lost, missing, or in need of help.

Search and Rescue teams train countless hours, work in difficult conditions, and stand ready at any hour to serve their communities. Every role within these organizations is important in bringing people home safely.

Thank you to all Search and Rescue personnel across the country for your commitment, sacrifice, and service. Stay safe, and thank you for all you do. 🧡

05/12/2026

Congratulations to Kylee Harris and Rogue for passing their Water Recovery testing as well as Crime Scene Detection testing with the International Police Work Dog Association. Evaluation and re-certification must be completed every two years. Well done!

05/02/2026

The Indiana Search and Response team would like to congratulate 3 of their Human Remains Detection teams for receiving their recertification through the International Police Work Dog Association. Certification must be completed every two years.

Congratulations to Melba Stout with Arlo, Kylee Harris with Rogue and Katie Adleman with Ash. Great job!

04/20/2026

The Indiana Search and Response Team is delighted to announce the recertification of two of its K9 teams. Jason Fuhrman, partnered with Doc, a Belgian Malinois, successfully completed his second International Police Work Dog Association certification as a live find area search team. Lynnette Swineheart and Gryph, a German Shepherd, secured their third IPWDA recertification. The team's unwavering dedication to training ensures their preparedness to serve the community. We extend our sincere appreciation to Jason and Lynnette for their hard work and perseverance. Congratulations!

04/07/2026

Heaven must be in need of great search dogs as tonight, teammate Rebecca Knight laid to rest Helo, IPWDA Human Remains Detection and Crime Scene K9. He was a fluffy boy who left a mark in the heart of many. He knew his job and worked many scenes with success. Fly high Helo. We’ll take it from here.

E.O.W 04-06-2026

03/09/2026

As dangerous weather approaches, it pays to be READY! Stay safe and enjoy the summer!

Today kicks off Indiana Severe Weather Preparedness week! As a part of a StormReady County we urge you to make appropriate readiness plans for your family. Recent events just North of us go to show how rapidly weather can change, when it is least expected. Don't let yourself or your loved ones get caught in the storm.

01/21/2026

If you have access to properties in and around Northeast Indiana, let us know. The more varied our training sites, or specific to what we do, the better our K-9 units become.

We're pretty fun to have around too! You can always come and watch, pet the dogs, or even hide for us if you're up to it.

12/04/2025

Statewide collaboration is so important. We are proud to work alongside other Hoosier teams to serve our communities.

11/27/2025

Stay safe today. Enjoy football or the dog show or whatever brings you joy.

We’re here if you need us.

11/26/2025

****🚨SILVER ALERT🚨****
***Allen County***

A Statewide Silver Alert has been declared.

The Allen County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the disappearance of Maryann Hough, a 68 year old white female, 5 feet 1 inch tall, 180 pounds, brown hair with brown eyes, last seen wearing a purple sweater and black pants and driving a black 1998 Jeep Cherokee with an Indiana license plate of 704LGZ.

Maryann is missing from Grabill, Indiana which is140 miles northeast of Indianapolis and was last seen on Tuesday, November 24, 2025, at 9:30 am. She is believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance.

If you have any information on Maryann Hough, contact the Allen County Sheriff’s Department at 260-449-3000 or 911.