Animal Crime Scene Photography

September 10, 2025 ‐ Virtual – 9:00am-11:00am MST

Duration: 2 Hours

Course Description:
Effective documentation is critical in animal cruelty and neglect cases. This 2-hour virtual training provides essential instruction on the principles and practices of animal crime scene photography. Designed for animal control officers, cruelty investigators, law enforcement personnel, and shelter staff, this session will equip participants with the skills needed to capture clear, accurate, and legally sound photographic evidence in the field.

Participants will learn how to properly photograph animal victims, crime scenes, living conditions, and related evidence while maintaining the integrity of the scene. The course emphasizes both technical camera skills and the legal significance of photo documentation.

Topics Covered:

• Photographic documentation of live and deceased animals
• Capturing environmental and contextual evidence
• Use of evidence markers and scales
• Common mistakes and how to avoid them
• Organizing and labeling photos for reports and court
• Chain of custody considerations for digital media

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the role of photography in animal cruelty investigations
• Apply basic photography techniques in real-world field scenarios
• Preserve the integrity and admissibility of photographic evidence

Who Should Attend:
Animal law enforcement, field officers, cruelty investigators, veterinary staff, shelter professionals, and others responsible for documenting animal-related crime scenes.

Continuing Education Credit

Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for continuing education credits from Colorado State University. Veterinary professionals may apply to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

This class is approved for Colorado Bureau of Animal Protection Agents for CE credit.

Tuition, Registration & Payment

Tuition for this class is $25.00.

Registration & payment should be received by September 10, 2025.

Training participants will be assessed a 25% fee on any cancellation made two weeks or less prior to class date, no refunds will be issued if the cancellation is made 0-5 days prior to the training. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances and/or credits could be applied to future Code 3 training, please contact us regarding all cancellations.

This is a virtual class and refunds will not be provided for any internet or technology-related issues. If issues arise the student may be provided with the option to attend another scheduled training session to complete any instruction missed due to connectivity issues.

Please email us, info@code3associates.org, with any questions.

Details on Virtual Class

• Our virtual classes are taken via computer with the ability for students to interact with each other and the instructors.
• Computer with webcam, microphone and reliable internet access are required for attendance.
• 100% attendance is required with participation options available through the student’s microphone and/or through type-written communications.
• Class materials will be emailed in advance in pdf form – students are expected to download the pdf before the start of class.
• Class will be held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME