Essential Animal Services Training (EAST)

Credentialed Animal Control & Cruelty Investigations Training
Module B ‐ June 2-6, 2025 ‐ Virtual (Mountain Standard Time)

Essential Animal Services Training (EAST) Academy is intended for a wide variety of professionals including animal cruelty investigators, animal control officers, veterinary professionals, animal welfare workers, members of animal rescue groups & others who are responsible for the care and control of animals and the investigation of animal cruelty cases. The EAST Academy curriculum consists of three 40 hour modules, each providing instruction in all aspects of animal control and animal cruelty investigations. We recommend Module A be taken first, and modules B and C may be taken in any order.

Upon successful completion of this curriculum (cumulative average score of 80% or above) students will receive a certificate of completion and are eligible to apply for continuing education credits (CEUs) from Colorado State University. Veterinary professionals are eligible to apply for CEUs from Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital.

EAST Academy continues the exemplary Code 3 standard of outstanding faculty who are qualified to teach the various subjects, not only by knowledge but also by experience. All of our faculty have “been there and done that” with practical field application.

MODULE B includes

• Animal Fighting
• Situational Awareness & Stress Management
• Animal Cruelty Forensic Photography
• Livestock Identification & Behavior
• Livestock Investigations
• De-escalation Techniques
• Animal Cruelty Crime Scene Processing &
  Evidence Handling
• Body Condition Scoring Dogs & Cats
• Basic Nutrition
• Animal Hoarders
• Courtroom Testimony, with practical
• Getting Your Case Prosecution Ready

Tuition, Registration & Payment

The tuition for attending Essential Animal Services Training Academy Modules A or B virtually is $550 per module.

Texas LEO’s will receive TCOLE credit for this training, and the training is also approved by TXDSHS.

Colorado Department of Agriculture Bureau of Animal Protection Agents fulfill training requirements for this training, and the training is approved for continuing education credits.

Registration should be received at least 30 days prior to class start date.  Full payment is due by the first day of class.

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

• The virtual EAST Academy Module B is 40 hours of class taken via computer using the Zoom platform 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 Monday-Friday from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm MOUNTAIN STANDARD TIME and each day (except Monday) will begin with a quiz.