Cockfighting Investigations January 8, 2025 Virtual Training 

Course Description:
This course provides students with foundational and knowledge to investigate cockfighting. Participants will explore the historical, social, and behavioral aspects of cockfighting, understand the methods of training and fighting practices, and learn to recognize key evidence and entrapment elements.

See how these illegal activities often intersect with other crimes, such as illegal gambling, drug trafficking, and gang violence.

Students will learn investigative techniques to identify those involved, recognize evidence types and their significance, and apply effective methods to approach cockfighting cases. Students will also become familiar with terminology, associations, and clubs associated with animal fighting, along with the challenges and ethical considerations of these investigations.

Instructional Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Understand the historical context of cockfighting and the behavior of animals involved.
• Identify the training practices used and the mechanisms by which matches are won.
• Recognize the categories of individuals involved, clubs, and associations.
• Analyze potential entrapment elements and determine appropriate investigative methods based on available resources.
• Address the common challenges and ethical issues in cockfighting investigations and identify terminology used in these circles.

Topics Covered Include:

• Background of cockfighting and animal behavior
• Illegal gambling and revenue streams in cockfighting
• Cross-crime associations: drugs, weapons, gang involvement
• Multi-agency collaboration for effective investigations
• Identification of paraphernalia, breeding practices, and body modifications like dubbing
• Types of game birds, their characteristics, and evidence interpretation

For more information and to register, visit www.code3associates.org

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 closes 1 hour before course begins.

Payment- Credit card payment is due at time of registration.  An invoice will be sent for all check payments.

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.
• A 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 is from 9:00 am to 11:00 am MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME.