CRUELTY INVESTIGATION TRAINING
Courses Offered in Investigating Animal Cruelty
Code 3 Associates offer a number of courses in animal cruelty investigations – from overview courses to in-depth academies.
Classes Include
Click on the course name for description and details.
The Equine Investigations Academy (EIA) provides training in the different aspects of horse abuse investigations. This weeklong in-residence academy uses classroom and hands-on instruction with a large number of horses to teach a systematic approach for equine cruelty investigators.
For more information visit our Equine Investigations Academy page.
The Essential Animal Services Training (EAST) provides a multi-tiered learning experience that focuses on in-person practical training. This curriculum provides law enforcement and animal welfare/animal control personnel with training that equips them with the tools needed for duties in animal control and animal cruelty investigations.
For more information please visit our Essential Animal Services Training page.
This course provides an in-depth look at animal cruelty case investigations – from start to finish. It covers from the initial complaint through the proper filing of your case with the prosecutor. Students will receive traditional classroom instruction accompanied by daily work processing one of four “cruelty scenes”. Coaches will be assisting through process and investigation with each scene.
For more information, visit our Animal Cruelty Case Investigation page.
This two-day course is designed for first responders, animal control officers, humane investigators, law enforcement, and others that are involved in, or interested in becoming involved in, livestock cruelty investigations and/or deal with livestock in the course of their duties. It combines lecture and hands-on to provide the student with a solid foundation in dealing with complaints/concerns regarding livestock, with an emphasis on horses. Topics include animal identification, movement and handling, general nutrition, veterinary care, general anatomy, Body Condition Scoring, property inspections, safety, communication tactics with animal owners, transportation safety and more.
This two day course is designed for animal control officers, humane investigators, law enforcement, and others that are involved in equine cruelty investigations and/or deal with horses in the course of their duties. It combines lecture and hands-on with a variety of horses to provide the student with a basic starting foundation in dealing with complaints/concerns regarding horses, and is a great pre-course to our Equine Investigations Academy. The course will provide an introduction to basic horse behavior, movement and handling, ID, property inspections, safety, industry norms, communication tactics with horse owners, and more.
EAST Module A
Las Vegas NV
Dec 9 - Dec 13
Body Condition Scoring for Diverse Animal Species
Virtual Course
Dec 18 - Dec 18
Cockfighting Investigations
Virtual Course
Jan 8 - Jan 8
EAST Module A
Longmont CO
Jan 13 - Jan 17
EAST Module B-Virtual
Virtual Course
Jan 20 - Jan 24
Uncovering the Evidence: Veterinary Forensic Photography, Documentation, and Evidence Handling
Virtual Course
Jan 22 - Jan 22
EAST Module C
Winter Haven FL
Feb 3 - Feb 7
Field Interviews for Animal Law Enforcement
Virtual Course
Feb 5 - Feb 5
EAST Module B
Tallahassee FL
Feb 10 - Feb 14
Rabies and Quarantine Protocols: Prevention, Control and Best Practices
Virtual Course
Feb 19 - Feb 19
EAST Module A-VIrtual
Virtual Course
Feb 24 - Feb 28
Navigating Service Dog Issues
Virtual Course
Mar 5 - Mar 5
EAST Module B
Reno NV
Mar 10 - Mar 14
Equine Investigations: Enhance Your Case
Virtual Course
Mar 19 - Mar 19
EAST Module A-Virtual
Virtual Course
Mar 31 - Apr 4
EAST Module B
Pocatello ID
Apr 14 - Apr 18
Equine Investigations Academy Level 1
Durango CO
May 19 - May 24
EAST Module B-Virtual
Virtual Course
Jun 2 - Jun 6
EAST Module C
Longmont CO
Jun 9 - Jun 13
Equine Investigations Level 2
Durango CO
Aug 18 - Aug 23
EAST Module A
Marietta GA
Sep 22 - Sep 26
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