About the team

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team is made up entirely of volunteers who work through the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department. The team conducts searches for missing persons throughout Contra Costa County and assists other search teams during mutual aid call outs. Requests for searches must be initiated through the sheriff's office or other law enforcement agency.

In addition to searches, the team performs other duties including:

• Assisting with evidence searches at crime scenes
• Hug-A-Tree presentations to local schools and youth groups
• Assisting with medical services at certain large public events such as the county fair and the Devil Mountain Run in Danville
• Presenting Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) trainings that teach volunteer groups to assist in the initial response to earthquakes and other disasters

Interested in joining the team?

Team meetings alternate between the second Saturday and the second Sunday of every month starting at 8:30 a.m. Prospective members are always welcome at these meetings. The meetings are usually held at the Sheriff's Office Field Operations Building located at 1980 Muir Road in Martinez but the location is subject to change so it's a good idea to call to call the volunteer services office to confirm the location if you are interested in attending.

More information on the team can also be obtained by writing to

Contra Costa County Sheriff's Search & Rescue Team
50 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553

Have questions about the team and becoming a member? Check the list of frequently asked questions!