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Animal Cruelty Investigation Considerations Training 6/21/25

May 13, 2025
photo of a neglected puppy chained to a tree in the woods

Animal Cruelty Investigations: Considerations for Vermont Animal Control Officers is a free training for law enforcement, animal control, and code enforcement officers as well as veterinarians and prosecutors. 

Saturday, June 21, 2025
9:30 AM – 3:45 PM (with a one-hour lunch break)
Vermont Law and Graduate School, 164 Chelsea Street, South Royalton, VT 05068

REGISTER through Humane World for Animals

Topics to be covered:

  • Assisting law enforcement with animal welfare complaints: The Vermont Animal Care & Control Professional?s role
  • Review of animal cruelty statute
  • Civil forfeiture procedures
  • Animal care standards
  • Local, state, and national resources
  • Community engagement and de-escalation
  • Writing civil tickets

Approved for continuing education units by the National Animal Care & Control Association

 

Joanne Bourbeau, Northeast Regional Director, State Affairs
jbourbeau@humaneworld.org
C 301-529-3378
humaneworld.org