A safety alert from Petzl was released today for users of the Grillon. Read more at their site m.petzl.com/INT/en/Profess…

Apply today for the Rocky Talkie Search and Rescue Awards. Up to $75,000 will be awarded to SAR teams through this opportunity! Deadline to apply is January 31! americanalpineclub.org/rocky-talkie-a…

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Human trafficking impacts individuals, families, and communities across the United States and abroad. Learn more: humantraffickinghotline.org/what-human-tra…. #Partner2Prevent #EndTrafficking

Advocacy. There are 5 strategic items that are incredibly important for successful and effective SAR programs. We advocate for these. Why? Because they are important to the SAR community, to you, the families of the missing, and the missing. nasar.org

Winter is here! If you have to go out, be sure to layer and cover your ears, nose, hands and feet, have a supply of extra winter gear, and let someone know your travel plans. Visit ready.gov/winter-ready for more tips!

Join us in observing National Amber Alert Awareness Day. Since 1996, over 1,160 children have been saved through Amber Alerts. Find out more at amberalert.ojp.gov

Interested in speaking at IAEM conferences? The #IAEM Call for Speakers is open. Submit a proposal by Feb. 16. Learn more at iaem.org/Call-for-Speak…. IAEM

Save the Date for SARCON 2024! The premier SAR conference where expertise, innovation, and camaraderie come together. Date: 21-22 June 2024 Theme: "Going Beyond Borders" Location: Virtual Via ZOOM Stay tuned for more updates!

SARCON 2024 Call for Speakers is now open! Submit by February 29, 2024 at sessionize.com/nasar-sarcon-2…

Check out the 2024 PrepTalks offerings from the NAPSG Foundation! napsgfoundation.org

Sub-drones that can transmit data from underwater with batteries that last for 25 miles of travel have the potential for SAR use in searches of bodies of water. defenseone.com/business/2024/…

If you experienced an issue in completing a purchase on the NASAR website in the last couple of days, we apologize for the inconvenience. The issue has been resolved and all purchases should now process without issue.

This is a great time to check your SAR kits for any expired items, make sure you have fresh batteries, check for updates on any of your technology, and make sure your gear is ready to go for the next season of weather upon us!

Artificial intelligence technology is rapidly advancing. Join the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association for a presentation that gives a framework for understanding AI capabilities and discuss several use cases for AI in emergency management. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

FCC proposed changes to the FEMA IPAWS Alert Code for missing persons. Read more about the proposal here fcc.gov/document/fcc-p…

Get the latest edition of NASAR Response here: tinyurl.com/3uv9a7ax

NASAR Staff is in Las Vegas this week- find us at the Syrotuck Symposium today and the MUPC the rest of the week!

Today kicks off the National Missing and Unidentified Persons Conference in Las Vegas. Be sure to stop and see us if you attending!

Not a member of NASAR yet? Today is a great day to visit nasar.org and check out the benefits of membership and buy that membership!

Are you ready to help shape the future of NASAR? We are now accepting nominations for our Board of Directors! Deadline June 30, 2024 at 5 pm ET surveymonkey.com/r/NASARBODN24 #searchandrescue