About This Class:

The Lost Person Behavior Workshop was developed by Mr. Robert Koester, author of the book “Lost Person Behavior”. Lost person behavior is the cornerstone of search and rescue efforts. Based upon a landmark study, this book is the definitive guide to solving the puzzle of where a lost person might be found. Nowhere else is it possible to learn about the latest subject categories, behavioral profiles, up to date statistics, suggested initial tasks, and specialized investigative questions. This book delivers what search managers need.

Participants will not only gain a full understanding of 41 subject categories contained within the Lost Person Behavior profiles, which have been compiled from the latest search and rescue incident statistics from the International Search and Rescue Incident Database (ISRID), but also receive a workbook along with in-depth instruction and case studies that goes above and beyond the book.

Topics Covered:

Lost subject categories / profiles including youth, wilderness, elderly, autistic and more

Detailed behavioral profiles that give insight into what drives the basic behavior

Statistical information; find location, scenario analysis, mobility time, survivability, elevation changes, track offset, dispersion angles, plus classic statistics such as distance from the initial planning point

The ability to pinpoint the most likely areas to search, then determine initial tasks quickly using reflex tasking, the bike wheel model, and quick consensus

Equipment required:

Map protractor

Pencil

12” ruler

Lost Person Behavior Book by Robert Koester (we can help you secure at a discount)

Prerequisites:

None

Notes:

This is an indoor classroom type course where you will use actual mission table-top exercises and apply learning points.

Price:

$295