Training Course for Animal Control Professionals

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Training Course for Animal Control Professionals

Hosted by Barbour County Animal Control

October 19-23, 2020

Belington, West Virginia

Schedule of Training

Each Day – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 1 Hour Lunch

The course is comprised of the following blocks of instruction:

Understanding the “Link” in Animal Abuse; Understanding the ADA and Service Animals; Stress Management/Compassion Fatigue; Sovereign Citizens; Performing Animal Exhibitor Inspections; Illegal Animal Fighting; Investigative Techniques for Cruelty and Neglect Complaints; Chemical Immobilization Certification; Baton/Bitestick Certification

Basic Animal Control Officer Certification

Hosted by the Williamson County Animal Shelter

October 26-29, 2020

Franklin, Tennessee

Schedule of Training

Each Day – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 1 Hour Lunch

The course is comprised of the following blocks of instruction:

Laws and Enforcement Procedures; Interpersonal Communication; Officer Safety and Protection; Basic Animal Control Officer Investigations; Evidence Law and Collection; Courtroom Testimony and Report Writing; Canine Behavior and Aggressive Dogs; Safe Animal Handling/Capture and Restraint Equipment

Calhoun County Cruelty Certification Training

Hosted by Calhoun County Animal Control

November 2-4, 2020

Saint Matthews, South Carolina

Schedule of Training

Each Day – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 1 Hour Lunch

The course is comprised of the following blocks of instruction:

Laws and Enforcement Procedures; Canine Behavior and Aggressive Dogs; Investigative Techniques for Cruelty/Neglect Complaints; Understanding the “Link” in Animal Abuse

Chemical Immobilization Certification

Hosted by Calhoun County Animal Control

November 5, 2020

Saint Matthews, South Carolina

Schedule of Training

Day 1 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Chemical Immobilization Certification

Each Day: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

Basic Animal Control Officer Certification

Hosted by the Sturgis Police Department

November 18-20, 2020

Sturgis, South Dakota

Schedule of Training

Each Day – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 1 Hour Lunch

The course is comprised of the following blocks of instruction:

Laws and Enforcement Procedures; Interpersonal Communication; Officer Safety and Protection; Basic Animal Control Officer Investigations; Evidence Law and Collection; Courtroom Testimony and Report Writing; Canine Behavior and Aggressive Dogs; Safe Animal Handling/Capture and Restraint Equipment

Basic Animal Control Officer Certification

Hosted by Kane County Animal Control

November 30 - December 3, 2020

St. Charles, Illinois

Schedule of Training

Each Day – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 1 Hour Lunch

The course is comprised of the following blocks of instruction:

Laws and Enforcement Procedures; Interpersonal Communication; Officer Safety and Protection; Basic Animal Control Officer Investigations; Evidence Law and Collection; Courtroom Testimony and Report Writing; Canine Behavior and Aggressive Dogs; Safe Animal Handling/Capture and Restraint Equipment

Baton/Bitestick Certification

Hosted by Kane County Animal Control

December 4, 2020

St. Charles, Illinois

Schedule of Training

Day 1 – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM – Baton/Bitestick Certification

Each Day: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Lunch

Basic Animal Control Officer Certification

Hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

December 7-10, 2020

Golden, Colorado

Schedule of Training

Each Day – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 1 Hour Lunch

The course is comprised of the following blocks of instruction:

Laws and Enforcement Procedures; Interpersonal Communication; Officer Safety and Protection; Basic Animal Control Officer Investigations; Evidence Law and Collection; Courtroom Testimony and Report Writing; Canine Behavior and Aggressive Dogs; Safe Animal Handling/Capture and Restraint Equipment

Advanced ACO/HLEO Certification Course

Hosted by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

December 14-18, 2020

Golden, Colorado

Schedule of Training

Each Day – 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM / 1 Hour Lunch

The course is comprised of the following blocks of instruction:

Animal Control and the Criminal Justice System; Proactive Animal Control; Animal Attack Investigation and Reporting; Officer Safety in the Field; Animal Crime Scene Photography, Videography and Sketching; Animal Hoarding Investigations; Using Forensics in Animal Cruelty Investigations; Obtaining and Executing Search Warrants; Illegal Animal Fighting; Livestock and Exotic Animal Investigations