Calling all Florida law enforcement and humane law enforcement officers! The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in partnership with Global Forensic and Justice Center, is offering a free in-person training about animal cruelty investigations in Largo, Florida. December 6-7. Space is limited, so sign up now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aspca-animal-cruelty-investigations-workshop-tickets-449615129957
This is an in-person training about animal cruelty investigations, offered to law enforcement and humane law enforcement officers.
About this event
This unique hands-on training is pending IAI and NACA approval and will cover:
- Animal Cruelty and the Link to Other Collateral Crime
- Handling Animal Crimes, What’s Different and What’s the Same
- Florida Animal Cruelty Laws and Disposition
- Types of Animal Cruelty and Key Indicators of Animal Crime
- 4th Amendment and Drafting Search Warrants
- Animal Fighting
- The Veterinarian’s Role in Successful Case Outcomes
- Specific Considerations in Crime Scene Documentation and the Analysis of Forensic Evidence
- Animals as Evidence: Documentation and Removal of Live Animal Evidence
- Participate in mock scene documentation and other hands-on exercises
Speakers Include:
- Howard Lawrence, Vice President-Humane Law Enforcement, ASPCA
- Dr. Rachel Touroo, Senior Director-Veterinary Forensic Sciences, ASPCA
- Terry Mills, Bloodsports Director- Legal Advocacy and Investigations, ASPCA
- Leigh Anne Wilson, Director of Investigations-Legal Advocacy and Investigations, ASPCA
- Nathan Zilak, Criminal Practice Counsel, Legal Advocacy and Investigations, ASPCA
- Dr. Elizabeth Pearlman, Forensic Veterinarian, ASPCA
- Amanda Fitch, Forensic Analyst-Veterinary Forensic Sciences ASPCA
- Alison Kennedy-Benson, Forensic Veterinary Technician, ASPCA
Any travel expenses are responsibility of the attendee(s). Please email forensics@fiu.edu with any questions.