Animals can play a critical role in fostering trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Building upon fundamental concepts of a community-oriented policing model, this course will review relevant applications in animal protection, including tips for positive interactions, creative community partnerships, and dynamic problem-solving in the field.
Topics to be covered:
- Fundamentals for a successful community-centric program
- Tips for funding and resource acquisition
- Ways to establish or expand existing programs
This webinar has been certified by the National Animal Care & Control Association and is approved for 1 Continuing Education Unit. Please refer to your NACA membership portal for current CEU submission process. Current NACA Members who attend the live presentation or watch the recording will be able to download a jointly issued attendance certificate that includes the National Animal Care & Control Association logo. Visit the NACA training page for a complete list of future trainings.
About the Presenter:
Vincent Medley is the Program Manager and a law enforcement trainer with the HSUS’ Law Enforcement Training Center and has 22 years of experience in animal law enforcement and protection. Vincent began as an animal control officer in the City of Dallas (TX) and worked his way up to hold executive and leadership positions in the cities of Dallas, Houston, San Antonio Texas and Philadelphia, Pa., where he was the Director of the Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia and a founding member of the Philadelphia No Kill Coalition. In his career, Vincent has established successful investigation programs and has investigated and supervised the investigation of thousands of animal crimes in partnership with local, state and federal authorities. He has employed his experience to testify in support of local and state legislation nationwide, as well as training animal welfare and law enforcement professionals throughout the country. He has served tribal, rural and urban communities, and in each one, he collaborated with local groups to implement innovative programs to support the people and pets who lived there (including partnerships with the HSUS’ Pets for Life team). Vincent holds several state and national animal control officer and animal cruelty investigations certifications, and held a federal ACO commission when he enforced animal laws on the Pueblo of Isleta Indian Reservation.
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