MEET THE TEAM

Team Training

In order to serve Law Enforcement and the public, all team members are required to take the following:

Adult CPR/First Aid

Crime Scene Prevention

K9 Handler Courses

FEMA NIMS Courses
*IS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System
*IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
*IS-700 National Incident Management System

Cynthia Weesner - Chief

Instructor for The International Bloodhound Training Institute
Member of NASDN (North American Search Dog Network)
30 years of experience in graphic design, management and marketing
Employed for the last 28 years at Sunrise Christian Academy and Milk & Honey Ministries.
Milk & Honey is a missions/travel organization specializing in many Christian Endeavors
including worldwide humanitarian aid.
Cynthia has traveled extensively to Russia, Romania, Myanmar, Hong Kong, China & Israel

K9 SAMSON: German Shepherd certified in Trailing,
Canine Good Citizen, Scent Intensity Training w/The National Bloodhound Training Institute

Kelly Chandler - Officer

BS Degree in Human Resource Management - Friends University.
Employed by Spirit AeroSystems for 12 years.
Current position: Facilities, Building Maintenance & Site Services Senior Manager.
Previous Safety Monitor and Member of Facilities Safety Council.
Training History includes: Lockout, Tag, Tryout.
Principles of Occupation Safety and Health
Vehicles Operations-Sit Down Powered Industrial Lift Truck,
Aerial Platforms Vehicles and Man lifts.
Asbestos Awareness
Fall Protection
Previously employed in the Banking Industry for 18 years.
Last position held was Assistant Vice President and Loan Officer of a local bank.

K-9 PEPPER: German Shepherd certified in Area - Day; Area - Night; Building
K-9 SMOKEY: German Shepherd Training in Trailing

Matt Kuestersteffen - Officer

Married since 1988
4 years in the USAF as a Law Enforcement Specialist
16 years as a Telecommunication Technician
National Association of Search and Rescue SAR Tech II since 2004
Kansas Citizen Corp Grid Search Instructor 2008
Operations Chief for Sedgwick County Animal Response Team (SCART)
Amateur Radio Operator License KD0CDL

K-9 FOXEY:

Debbie McCurry - Officer

16 years experience in Quality Assurance Management.
Currently employed at Hospice Care of Kansas,
Business Management for Continuous Care.
Married. Two children, Tyler and Courtney.
Debbie's family is very active in Retriever Field Trials,
Member and Field Trial Secretary of the Sunflower Retriever Club.

K-9 SAMSON: Black Labrador, Jr. Hunter Title. Certified in Human Remains - Land; Building
K-9 CODY: Certified in Area - Day

Julie Lancaster - Head of Public Relations

Amateur Radio License K9JXS
Employed by Sedgwick County for 8 years as an Application Manager

K9 JESTER: St. Bernard, Training In Area

Terrie Clark

One of the founding members of SCEM K-9
Basic High Angle Rescue Certified
Amateur Radio License KC0DZA
Community Emergency Response Team Member (CERT)
Member of the North American Search Dog Network (NASDN)
Instructor for International Bloodhound Trailing Institute (INTBI)
Radio Communications, Compass and Navigation, Blood Borne Pathogens, Storm Spotters, Scent Theory, Lost Person Behavior, Crime Scene Preservation, Downed Power Line Safety, Alzheimer Behavior, Emergency Care for the K-9 in the field.
Terrie has shown AKC competition obedience for several years, participated in seminars by The Texas Alliance of Search K-9's, National Bloodhound Training Institute and Kansas Police Dog Association. .
Terrie has been employed with USD 261 for 21 years and has worked wheat harvest for the Farmers COOP in Clonmel KS for the last 11 years. Terrie and her husband Larry live on 80 acres in Sumner County Kansas where they enjoy gardening and raising Belgian Draft Horses.

K-9 RUEBEN: 7 yr old German Shepherd, Certified Area - Day; Area - Night, Canine Good Citizen
K-9 JAZZ: German Shepherd, Training in Trailing

Chuck Loper

Vietnam veteran and retired from CNH after 30+ years
Amateur Radio License (KC0UYR)
Volunteers for the Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
He is a member of the Kansas & Sedgwick County Animal Response Team.
Member of NASAR, NSDA, and NASDN

K-9 MAGGIE: Border Collie, Canine Good Citizen, training in Wilderness/area

Michael Teer

12 year Veteran of U.S Marine Corps
Veteran of Desert Shield/Desert Storm
FireFighter/EMT since 1990, with Federal Gov’t since 1995
Employed at McConnell AFB Fire Department since 2001.
EMT & EMT Training Officer 1 (KS certified)
IFSAC certified Haz-Mat Technician
Emergency Vehicle Driver Instructor
Amateur Radio (KD0LGV)
CERT certified

K-9: SIMBA: German Shepherd Mix, 3 years old, training in Human Remains Detection, AKC canine good citizen certified

Regina Teer

Felony Probation Officer with Sedgwick County since 1995
Started in K9 search in 2009
Amateur Radio (KD0LGW)
BS degree in Human Services/Counseling Psychology from Friends University

K-9: SHERLOCK: German Shepherd, Training in Trailing

Mike Little

9 year veteran of the U.S. Navy
INBTI Assistant Instructor
Amateur radio license KI4OPY

K-9 CODY: German Shepherd, Training in Trailing, AKC canine good citizen certified

Josh Free

B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship from Wichita State University
President/CEO of JM Applications
United Way Allocations Committee
Member of Glenn Park Christian Church

K-9 KOBE: Training in Trailing

Kathy Rogers

K-9 SNICKERS: Training in Human Remains Detection

Larry Clark

K-9 ROXIE: Training in Human Remains Detection