Volunteer Professionals Serving Rensselaer County and beyond since 1975

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Established in 1975, Rensselaer County Search and Rescue is a dedicated team comprised of civilian specialists using canines and specialized resources. We assist law enforcement throughout the northeast in criminal and non-criminal searches using advanced search techniques.

Volunteers Searching the Northeast!

We are activated through the East Greenbush Police.

To activate or request our service, contact your local law enforcement or team leading your active search, and direct them to contact the East Greenbush Police. Our team is available throughout the Northeast!

What We Do


RCSAR is equipped for a number of search techniques and regularly trains with varied search equipment and methods.

Video overview of our Rensselaer County Search and Rescue.

Our field teams regularly use canines for search and rescue activities.

Your donations allow us to operate 24x7x365.

We are a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit Corporation.