Douglas County Sheriff's Office celebrates newest SAR graduates

The newest members of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Team were recently celebrated at the graduation ceremony at the Carson Valley United Methodist Church in Gardnerville on April 16, 2019.

The academy they attended was taught at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) by members of the Douglas County Search and Rescue Team, consisting of training in the classroom and practical training in the field.

DCSO's Search and Rescue Team provides emergency search and rescue services for the residents of and visitors to Douglas County, Nevada. They also provide emergency aid and assistance in times of natural and manmade disasters and provide assistance, as requested, to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and to neighboring counties in Nevada and California.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office sincerely thanks the members of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Team, who continuously and unselfishly dedicate their time and efforts, and sacrifice time with their families, so citizens can return home safely to their families.