Lost Person Behavior

The Lost Person Behavior Course is a one-day workshop designed to support missing persons search planning for both mission managers and field responders alike. Based on Dr. Robert Koester’s groundbreaking work, the goal of the course is to provide participants with the tools and knowledge necessary to successfully look in the right place, understand lost person behavior, apply statistical tables, identify needed special investigation, and deploy resources into the field. Find currently scheduled LPB classes here. Use the Contact form to request a workshop for your group, agency, or organization. Certifying and non-certifying options available. The certifying class is a full-day workshop (8 hours).

Graduates of Bill Menker’s Lost Person Behavior workshops include personnel from the following agencies and organizations: Ashland County CERT, Ashland County EMA, Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, Ashland Police Division, Burning River K9 SAR, Fayette Police Department, Green Perrysville Joint Fire District, Knox County Sheriff’s Office, LARA Miami Valley, Mecca Township VFD, Medina County Sheriff’s Office, North Central Ohio K9 SAR, Ohio Branch K9 Search Team, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, Ohio LandSAR, Ohio Special Response Team, Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Tri-Lakes K9 SAR