Activities
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             Search Dogs South recently accepted an invitation from
the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Anthropology Department
to train at their Anthropology research facility. The invitation stemmed from
an inquiry related to a missing person case we recenty worked.
 
 
        Many in the SAR community have heard of the Anthropology Research Facility, the place where they study the effects of time and elements on the human body. We never thought we would have the chance to visit the Anthropology Research Facility, much
less take our dogs and actually train in
such an environment.
        At first it was overwhelming for both people and dogs, but after a few minutes to acclimate, we looked over the whole 2 acre facility, then brought in
the dogs to see how they would react. It was a very unique and rewarding
experience.

         One thing that really suprised us is the respect shown by the staff for the people there. Many of the bodies are donated to science, the others are unknowns provided by the state.
          Three members of Search Dogs South were recenty invited to be part of the 2 1/2 day program of the International Association for Identification, Magnolia Chapter Spring Conference held in Laurel, MS.
on April 8-10. This invitation resulted from the crime scene work done by our Bloodhounds. The scenting ability of the Bloodhound has allowed us to identify suspects, where none were known.

          On a continuing basis, Search Dogs South does pet therapy at area nursing homes.
We have found that the dogs really reach people in a way that other persons don't seem to be able to.
It is a very rewarding time for the dogs and the residents.
         A benefit to the mission of Search Dogs South is that the dogs become accustomed to the institutional scent  accociated with nursing homes, hospitals and other facilities where many people are living in very close proximity to one another.
       Search Dogs South attended the Spring Conference of the Mississippi Division, International
Accociation for the Identification, where we were featured speakers along with agents from ATF,
FBI, Mississippi Crime Lab technicians and a professor of criminal justice at the University of
Southern Mississippi.

       The IAI is a professional association for those engaged in forensic identification, investigation
and scientific examination of physical evidence.