This course will provide an overview about investigating animal cruelty and illegal animal fighting in which participants will discuss and explore the following topics and issues:
Who Should Attend?
- Law Enforcement Officers
- Prosecutors and Judges
- Animal Control Officers
- Humane Investigators
- Animal Shelter Veterinarians
Due to the confidential nature of the material presented
in the class, enrollment is restricted to law enforcement officers; prosecutors and judges; and animal control officers, humane investigators, and veterinarians if employed or contracted with a government agency (sheriff's, police, or health department, etc.). |
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Why Attend?
All 50 states have animal cruelty laws. 45 states have laws that make the most egregious types of cruelty a felony offense, and dog fighting is a felony in all 50 states. Unfortunately, many cases each year go without convictions or receive disproportionately mild sentences each year. Animal cruelty and fighting cases are often at the low end of the totem pole for prosecutors, so it is up to animal cruelty investigators to ensure that every investigation be as solid as possible, in order to increase prosecutorial attention and achieve meaningful outcomes.
Humane Society University is now offering this valuable training to law enforcement, criminal justice, and animal care and control professionals in order to strengthen animal cruelty and fighting convictions. Our instructors are well-seasoned, highly experienced, and dedicated individuals who will provide a wealth of information to help you win the war against animal cruelty and illegal animal fighting in your community.
Instructors
Each training may be taught by one or more of the following instructors. More information is available upon request.
John Goodwin, Manager, Animal Fighting Issues
The Humane Society of the United States
Sergeant David R. Hunt, Special Investigations Unit
Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Columbus, Ohio
Kathryn Strouse, Animal Control Superintendent
Chesapeake Police, Animal Control Unit, Chesapeake, VA
Cory Smith, Program Manager, Animal Sheltering Issues
The Humane Society of the United States
Course Duration
Day-long Seminar
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Check-in begins at 8:00 a.m.
One-hour lunch break, 15 minute morning and afternoon break included.
Tuition
Regular Registration - $50 - $75* (scholarships sometimes available)
*tuition may vary due to local sponsorship, class sizes, or location
For more information about The HSUS's fight against animal cruelty and fighting, visit the Animal Cruelty and Fighting Campaign page.
Animal Cruelty and Fighting Investigations
