Investigating Crimes Against Animals - Option 1

INVESTIGATING CRIMES AGAINST ANIMALS

Animal abuse is a major issue throughout the United States. The successful prosecution of these crimes depends on many things including the proper documentation, collection, and analysis of the evidence. This training features hands-on scenarios and didactic instruction focused on the investigation of crimes against animals.

This course is approved for 7.0 hours of CE through the SC Criminal Justice Academy.

Presenter:

Adam W. Stern, DVM, Diplomate ACVP

Founding Fellow, Veterinary Forensic Pathology
Professor of Forensic Pathology
Department of Comparative, Diagnostic, and Population Medicine
College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida

Workshop Content:

• Introduction to Animal Cruelty Investigations and Veterinary Forensic Science
• Overview of Case Investigations (large and small scale)
• Evidence and Documentation Procedures
• Case Studies
• Hands-On Activities
• • Mock crime scenes
  • Dogfighting
  • Deceased animal in a home
  • Deceased and live animals in a home
  • Poaching campsite

Details:

• This is a repeat of the August 27 class.  You do not need to attend both.
• Space is limited to 20 people per day.
• Lunch will be on your own.