David is a member of K9 Alert Search and Rescue Dogs Inc that operates under an MOU with the Va Dept of Emergency Management (VDEM).  He has been with K9 Alert since 1991.  Currently a VDEM State K9 Evaluator, certified Search Team Leader, a former Search Management Member and a certified Handler with American Society of Canine Trainers (ASCT).  David has worked two previous K9s with VDEM certifications in Air Scent Wilderness and Land HRD.  His current K9 (Argo) is certified in VDEM Air Scent Wilderness, Human Remains Detection, Water Recovery Shoreline and Human Remains Detection with ASCT.  Additionally, they dedicate training evolutions to locating articles and understanding change of behaviors related to subject movement and aged residual scent.  David enjoys embracing technology in the search for the missing and blending “old school” skills with technology when needed.