Search.
Rescue.
Reunite.

I have been aware of the excellent work being carried out by Warwickshire Search and Rescue for many years. The charity is supported by many volunteers who carry out such an important role within the community. I have enjoyed many events with them, and I am always very impressed with the individuals who show total commitment in their role in helping others. I was very pleased to present a King’s Award for Voluntary Service to them earlier this year on behalf of His Majesty The King.

Tim Cox
Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire

I’ve been delighted to be able to support Warwickshire Search and Rescue with funding to help both the purchase of their ICU vehicle and its subsequent equipping. Both myself and my Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner have taken part in training sessions with the team, so I know first-hand the dedication and expertise the volunteers all have. Policing regularly calls on the assistance of the lowland search teams for assistance in finding vulnerable missing persons, both on land and on our inland waterways. They provide skills, expertise and equipment that would not otherwise be readily available to Warwickshire Police, so Warwickshire SAR has been a very deserved recipient of my Grants Funding over several years.

Philip Seccombe
Police and Crime Commissioner for Warwickshire

WARKSAR bring people, skills and resources that are invaluable to Warwickshire Police and our communities. These come in the form of volunteers who are search-trained, trained to enter water, kayaks, drones, search coordination and specialist vehicles and boats. This is all provided without any government funding, provided by people who give up their time, often on top of full-time jobs. Although WARKSAR are a charity and entirely separate to the police, they frequently support us and mount a significant search team for high risk missing people and other welfare incidents. These volunteers are always positive and enthusiastic about searching for and rescuing people. They will often search far into the night despite inclement weather conditions to try and bring these searches to positive conclusions. Warwickshire Police are very grateful for all the support WARKSAR give in support of our communities.

Darren Webster
Superintendent, Warwickshire Police