Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association

Term	Definition
Tracking	Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary Tracking (Dog): dogs are able to follow a human scent, by following the footsteps. Tracking dogs may also be following the odor of crushed vegetation and soil bacterial action. Visualize the dog's Nose Down, working within a few feet of the actual track. Author: William G. Syrotuck

POD
POD (Probability of Detection): The chance that an object or missing person will be detected if present.
POA
POA (Probability of Area): The chance that a missing person (or clue) is in the search Area.
PLS
PLS (Point Last Seen): a point where a witness actually saw the subject. The PLS is usually the IPP (Initial Planning Point).

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