Georgia State Defense Force (GSDF) Soldiers recently assisted the Lawrenceville Police Department and other local authorities in a search and rescue mission.

The GSDF offers its Soldiers search and rescue training. GSDF’s advanced search and rescue training is a physically demanding 6-month course. The course covers topics, such as evidence collection, tracking, and victim behavior, and develops skills in rappelling and other rescue-related techniques.

Local law enforcement involves the GSDF in numerous search and rescue missions throughout the year. This mission occurred in Gainesville, Ga., March 4, 2022.

Georgia State Defense Force Soldiers assist the Lawrenceville Police Department and other local authorities during a search and rescue, Gainesville, Ga., March 4, 2022.

Source: Georgia State Defense Force