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Investigating Animal Cruelty
Brought to you by The ASPCA (4-hour course) Instructed by Joseph Pentangelo

Nearly 2/3 of Americans have an animal that they consider the family pet. When a crime is directed towards these pets, it has a large impact on these individuals, as well as the whole community. This course explains how to recognize animal cruelty and correctly respond to it.

An important part of responding to animal abuse cases is officer safety. This course investigates how to better recognize and respond to potentially dangerous dogs you may come in contact with. Since you are likely to be among the first responders, you will learn the importance of properly documenting the conditions under which these animals are found. Also discussed is the link between animal abuse and other serious crimes. You will learn ways to reduce the incidence of these crimes.

Proper knowledge of the laws that protect animals is an important part of community policing and keeping your community safe.

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Part 1 - Officer Safety - Dog Bite Prevention

Problems for Law Enforcement
Dangerous Dogs are a Serious Concern
Common Scenarios for Police and other First Responders
Contributing Factors in Dog Bites
Basics of Canine Communication
Encountering Dogs
Bite Prevention Tools of the Trade
Use of Force Continuum
Considerations in Policies on Shooting of Dogs
The 5-Second Assessment
If You Are Bitten
Suggested Actions for Law Enforcement Agencies

Part 2 - Animal Abuse and Community Policing

Goals
Animal Cruelty and Community Concern
Some Recent High Profile Cases
Brief History of Law Enforcement's Response to Animal Cruelty
Humane Law Enforcement Today
Animal Abuse and Other Forms of Violence
Combating Animal Abuse
Building Trust and Partnership

Part 3 - Documenting Animal Cruelty

Defining "Animal Cruelty"
Who Responds to Reports of Animal Cruelty?
What Makes Animal Cruelty Cases Different?
Types of Animal Cruelty
Investigating Animal Cruelty Cases
Processing the Crime Scene: The Animal

Part 4 - State and Federal Animal Cruelty Laws

Which Laws Address Animal Cruelty in Your State?
Basic Components of a State Animal Cruelty Law
Dogfighting and Cockfighting
Federal Laws - Depiction of Cruelty
Other Federal Laws
Special Topics Addressed by Some State Laws
Seizure/Impound of Animals in Cruelty Cases

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