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F.I.R.S.T. Detection K9 is a 501c3 Non-profit agency dedicated to research, education, training, credentialing, and recovery team mission response for agencies for cold cases and historic/pre-contact.
FIRST also partners trained detection dogs with appropriate handlers to further strengthen mission capabilities of teams across the nation assisting in missing person's recovery.


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Research

Dr. Ben Alexander heads up the research department of FIRST Detection K9.
Tiffanie Turner heads up the science based training department.

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Credentialing

FIRST Detection K9 certifications are multifaceted and focus on specializations within K9 human remains detection. Choose the test that's right for you and your organization!
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Mission Response

The FIRST Recovery Response team is available for mission response across the United States. The K9 teams available for deployment have been selected for accuracy, independence and competency.
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