Tracking Humans

By V.L. McCann and David Díaz

Tracker. The very word evokes images of buckskin-clad braves crouching over the ground, carefully studying the signs before them a part of history. But the modern world has not put behind it the need for the earthy business of tracking. Such skills are still routinely used by the military, rescue personnel, and law enforcement, as well as by hunters and people living at subsistence level throughout the world. Tracking Humans is the ultimate authoritative guide to this most complex pursuit. A great resource for military, law enforcement, and rescue professionals, Tracking Humans is also useful for outdoor enthusiasts. Users will find it invaluable as an on-site manual to assist in any ongoing search. Unlike many tracking manuals, this guide focuses on tracking humans, whether they're enemy combatants or lost children. Author David Diaz explains what it takes to be an expert tracker, from the physical stamina to the focus and perception necessary to do the job correctly. He explains the tools of the tracker and presents essential safety tips every tracker should know. Tracking Humans is an important tool for anyone dealing with missing persons it could be an essential lifesaver.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762784423
• ISBN13: 9780762784424
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Lyons Press
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.3" x 8.6"