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Super Saver Rates and class schedule are listed below.Class dates are also listed below.
Code 3 Associates, Inc. is proud to introduce the Cruelty Investigators Academy, designed to help you be the best investigator you can be. This course is designed for federal, state and local officers who must investigate animal crimes. Three levels, consisting of 40 hours each, will provide instruction in all aspects of animal cruelty investigations. Level I should be taken first, but can be followed by Levels II and III in either order. Students may apply previous credits from LETI's National Cruelty Investigations School towards final certification only if NCIS training was completed prior to June 2010.
The CIA faculty may include Gary P. Maddox Ph.D., Charlotte J. Robinson D.V.M., Jim Boller, Debbie MacDonald and Nan M. Stuart.
The courses included in this academy are as follows:
Level I- The Quality Investigator
- Animal Law
- Basic Animal Identification
- Verbal Judo and Body Language
- Search and Seizure
- Investigative Reports
- Biosecurity
- Zoonotic Diseases
- Veterinary Evaluations
- Photographic Documentation
- Stress Management
- Case Studies
Level II
- Livestock Investigations
- Body Condition Scoring (with Practical)
- Basic Nutrition
- Animal Fighting
- Animals as Evidence
- Commercial Animal Sales
- High Volume Breeders
- Behavioral Analysis and Interview
- Dealing with Juveniles
- Civil Liability
- Case and Trial Preparation
- Sworn Testimony (Practical)
Level III
- The Cycle of Violence
- Exotic Animal Investigations
- Hoarders
- Cultural Diversity
- Cultural Differences
- Ritualistic Animal Abuse
- Illegal Drug Labs
- Disaster Planning
- Large Scale Impounds
- Case Studies
Many of the topics included in this academy can be taught as stand alone courses. Please contact us if you are interested.
Dates, Locations and Cost Super Saver reduced tuition applies through May 2011, limited scholarships are available.
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| Level I | Sept. 27-Oct. 1, 2010 | Overland Park, KS | $400 (regularly $600) |
| Nov. 8-12, 2010 | Las Vegas, NV | $400 (regularly $600) | |
| Dec. 6-10, 2010 | Longmont, CO | $400 (regularly $600) | |
| February 7-11, 2011 | Houston, TX | $400 (regularly $600) | |
| April 4-8, 2011 | Rochester, NY | $400 (regularly $600) | |
| April 25-29, 2011 | Tacoma, WA | $400 (regularly $600) | |
| Level II | Nov. 1-5, 2010 | Phoenix, AZ | $450 (regularly $600) |
| Feb. 14-18, 2011 | Las Cruces, NM | $450 (regularly $600) | |
| May 9-13, 2011 | Longmont, CO | $450 (regularly $600) | |
| Level II | March 14-18, 2011 | Reno, NV | $450 (regularly $600) |
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