Mounted search and rescue

[Una Smith <una.smith@att.net>]

Several news items for New Jersey:

There are three civilian volunteer MSAR units in New Jersey.  I am
trying to get in touch with the unit in Passaic county (leads would
be appreciated), but have heard from the other two.

Bergen County Sheriff's Office Mounted Unit is training for mounted
radio tracking with Project Lifesaver.
Contact Robert Amarante <robama@verizon.net>

Pinelands MSAR has nearly completed its SARCNJ probationary period,
under sponsorship by Mid Atlantic Region Search and Rescue.
Contact Donna DeMelia-Neill <wrangleborofarm@msn.com>

Morris County Park Police Mounted Unit is a career law enforcement
unit with substantial SAR activity.
Contact Sgt. Mike Puccetti <mPuccetti@morrisparks.net>

SARCNJ has posted some upcoming training dates:

* March 20-21, 2010 - Alzheimer's Seminar in Barrington, NJ
* April TBA - SARCNJ Interagency Drill
* April 29 - May 2, 2010 - PSARC SAREx in Manheim, PA

        Una Smith
        New Mexico