What We Do

Cairn Canine Detection uses highly specialized human remains detection K9s and search planning tools to locate and document human remains. We often work closely with law enforcement, forensic experts, archaeologists and other relevant stakeholders to gather information, analyze data and develop search plans that maximize the chances of locating old human remains including scattered bones and burials while providing crucial support in investigations and answers for families and communities. Our work typically falls into two general areas:

1. Old cold cases working directly with law enforcement at their request

2. Historical searches working with archeologists, historians, Native American communities and others to restore cemeteries and locate old human remains and unmarked graves

K9 Teams used by Cairn Canine are typically certified in both crime scene and historical human remains detection. It is important to note that the use of human remains detection K9s is just one tool in a broader range of methods employed on a search.