10/19/2026
Self deployment is generally a bad idea. If you think you have the skills to assist, contact the agency in charge and let them know you’re willing to help and the conditions for you to do so. But never just “show up”.
As expected, Private Therapy Dog Teams are promoting themselves by putting photos on social media that they are deploying to some recent Critical Incidents..
An active crime scene, with actual victims that have local services available!
If your team was not called by the government organization in charge of the scene, you were not requested, you self deployed!