Virginia Search and Rescue Dog Association

Glossary of terms used on this site

Term	Definition
PLS	Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary PLS (Point Last Seen): a point where a witness actually saw the subject. The PLS is usually the IPP (Initial Planning Point). Author: ERI: Emergency Response International
POA	Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary POA (Probability of Area): The chance that a missing person (or clue) is in the search Area. Author: ERI: Emergency Response International
POD	Glossaries: K9 SAR Glossary POD (Probability of Detection): The chance that an object or missing person will be detected if present. Author: ERI: Emergency Response International

Laminar Air Flow
Laminar Air Flow: a straight flow of air without and interference.
Looping Scent
Looping Scent: when scent travels upwards from a source, and settles down away from the source. Occurs with little to no wind at the source.
LKP
LKP (Last Known Position): the last location of the missing subject, substantiated by evidence or clues. The LKP changes with the discovery of clues/evidence.