London Search and Rescue is a Lowland Rescue team, specifically assisting the Metropolitan Police in searches for vulnerable missing persons. The vulnerable members of our community that are most likely to go missing include children; elderly adults with dementia; or someone who may be considering taking their own life. In 19/20 there were more than 55,000 missing person reports filed with the Metropolitan Police in London. Our crews cover over 700 square miles within the M25. Greater London has over 3,000 parks and commons, totalling 35,000 acres. There are hundreds of rivers, canals, docks, reservoirs and lakes. To provide comprehensive coverage, the LONSAR team has specifically skilled divisions, all qualified to national standards. - Search Operations and Logistics - Foot Search Technician Team - Search Dogs and Handlers Team - First Responders and Medics - Waterways and Water-banks Team - Mountain Bike Team - Air Search Drones Team LONSAR is a registered charity and staffed 100% by volunteers. We receive no funding from government, local authorities or other emergency services.  As well as being on call 24/7 365 days a year, our crews provide their own equipment and fund their own travel costs to call-outs and training. In 2021, their input represented a value of nearly £500,000 to the London Metropolitan Police. To pay for our vehicles, our insurance, specialist equipment and running costs, LONSAR relies entirely on donations, grants, and member subscriptions. All support is vital, and every penny goes directly to where it is needed.