Class Title: SARTopo for SAR Coordinators and Search Planners

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Class Title: SARTopo for SAR Coordinators and Search Planners

Sponsoring Agency or Agencies: Washington County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue

Target Audience: Search and Rescue Coordinators, Managers, and Search Planners

When: October 21st, 2024, through October 23rd, 2024

Time: 0800-1700 Hrs

Where: Washington County Sheriff's Office Public Safety Training Center (600 SW Walnut St Hillsboro, OR 97123)

Cost: Free

Instructor: Deputies Aaron Codino, Josie Partain, Michael Krebsbach, and Ainsley Morton

Pre-requisites: Have at least a free account for SARTopo

Overview: This course will cover how to use SARTOPO in the context of Search Management. This is a user’s guide for the SARTOPO program and is not meant to teach search planning or search theory.  The course covers how to configure the map, locating information through functions and map layers, placing items and assignments, Printing, and Managing simple OP period information, Multiple Op Periods, Advanced segment building, Advanced information gathering and organization, and Importing tracks. This course will run you through multiple scenarios for practice.

Deadline to Register: October 18th, 2024 (Limiting to 20 people)

To Register: email Aaron Codino at aaron_codino@washingtoncountyor.gov

Attire: Business Casual or Training Uniform

Supplies/Equipment Needed: Laptop computer with charger and internet capabilities. Mouse recommended.

Area Lodging: Multiple area hotels. Questions reach out to Aaron Codino with questions.

Class Content Questions Contact: Aaron Codino at 971-713-1592 or aaron_codino@washingtoncountyor.gov