Policing Animal Crimes – Report Writing and Investigation

Policing Animal Crimes – Report Writing and Investigation

Presenter:
Special Agent Sammantha Tyson, SLED Narcotics Division, Dogfighting Unit

February 11, 2026 | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (1 hour lunch on your own)

Lexington County Sheriff's Training Center - 521 Gibson Rd, Lexington, SC 29072

Who should attend: 

Animal Control Officers 

Police officers, Deputies, Cruelty Investigators

Prosecutors or attorneys who prosecute animal crimes

Animal Welfare professionals who wish to understand the process 

Cost: 

SCACCA Members FREE

Non-members $35 (includes annual membership)

Description: 

Get an in depth look at the process used by SLED to document and prosecute some of the worst animal crimes in the state of South Carolina. Special Agent Samm Tyson will share her expertise in animal crimes casework from the crime scene to the courtroom. Topics include report writing, involving experts, the discovery process and more. The class size will facilitate discussion and engagement. 

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