Have you had too much success with animal cruelty case investigation and prosecution, and just really want to mess one up? Are you tired of keeping track of your evidence, interviewing the right witnesses in the right manner, and keeping up with important case law developments? Would you just love to gain a reputation with your local prosecutor for incompetence? Oregon Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney Jake Kamins will tell you the ten best ways to accomplish these dubious goals.

However, for anybody interested in doing a good job with their investigation and prosecution, Kamins will also show how these all too common mistakes can be avoided! From investigation to live evidence handling and all the way through to trial, you will learn from a prosecutor with years of experience working exclusively with animal cruelty cases what is needed to build a bulletproof animal cruelty case.

Whether you want to improve or degrade your performance, there is no better webinar!

 

Other Webinars with this Speaker

• June 22: Preparing for Trial: What Witnesses and Experts Need to Know
• Aug 3: Top 10 Ways to Screw Up a Case  (this webinar)

 

Or click here to view and register for other upcoming NACA  webinars on the JCH Platform.

 

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The National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA) was formed in 1978 for the express purpose of assisting its members to perform their duties in a professional manner. We believe only carefully selected and properly trained animal control personnel can correct community problems resulting from irresponsible animal ownership. NACA’s purpose is to preserve the Human/Animal Bond by insisting on responsible animal ownership.

 

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Presenters:

Since 2013, Jake Kamins has served as Animal Cruelty Deputy District Attorney (AC-DDA) in the State of Oregon, where he represents the State in criminal animal cruelty cases. To date, Jake has been sworn as a Deputy District Attorney in 21 of Oregon’s 36 counties, prosecuting over 150 individual cases of animal abuse and neglect.

As AC-DDA, Jake trains and consults with law enforcement, veterinarians, animal rescue workers, and attorneys on animal cruelty issues. He also communicates regularly with the media as a subject matter expert and has been involved in legislative drafting and testimony.

Jake worked as a Deputy DA at the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office from 2009-2013. He received his B.A. in 2004 from Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts, and his J.D. in 2009 from Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland, Oregon. At Lewis & Clark, Jake was an Associate Editor of the Lewis & Clark Law Review and clerked at the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office. While at Multnomah County, Jake developed a passion for working on animal cruelty cases. In 2012, he was named one of the nation’s Top 10 Animal Defenders by the Animal Legal Defense Fund.

Jake lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, his two children, and Sophie and Scarf, the family cats.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://www.justiceclearinghouse.com/webinar/top-10-ways-to-screw-up-a-case/

Our cities and communities provide near-perfect habitat for these wildlife generalists and while perspectives about raccoons will range from charming inhabitant to source of conflict, raccoons will remain a quintessential part of urban living. This webinar will discuss the life cycle and yearly patterns of raccoons, including mating, raising young, and seasonal foraging that will help better equip you to address and resolve the conflicts that people experience with them. Learn through video examples from the field about raccoon behaviors- like their incredible climbing skills and their ability to utilize buildings as denning opportunities -along with the other traits that have helped them not only adapt, but flourish in urban areas.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://humanepro.org/trainings/solving-problems-raccoons

Frustrated by stories of housing-related pet surrenders? Looking for ways your organization can help advocate for pet-inclusive housing solutions? Join our panel of policy professionals to learn about how various stakeholders are advancing initiatives to make cities more pet-friendly. Discover how your organization can take actions in your community.

Moderated by Jim Tedford, President and CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

The Roundtable Guests:

• Susan Riggs, Senior Director of State Legislation – Western Division, Government Relations, ASPCA
• Ingrid Seggerman, Director of Regulatory Policy, Government Relations, ASPCA
• Vince Wong, Director of Government Relations, Michelson Philanthropies & Michelson Center For Public Policy; Director of Collective Impact, Michelson Found Animals Foundation
• Cori Menkin Herbig, U.S. States Public Policy Director, Mars

WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/the-roundtable-building-stronger-communities-for-pets-and-people

Are you ready to be part of the solution for feral and stray cats in your neighborhood? Learn what TNR is, why it works, and how to get started. Our expert instructors will teach you the best practices for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) and colony management. Plus, you’ll receive a certificate of completion** after you attend.

Access to local recordings and handouts can be found here—check to see if there are local resources for your area.

In this VETgirl leadership webinar, Dr. Peter Weinstein, DVM, MBA reviews how to lead during a crisis. Whether it is a virus or a recession, being a leader isn’t always smooth sailing. Learn what leadership skills are required to lead during rough waters and how to work on them all the time even when things are going well.

This 2021 leadership track course is approved by the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager Board as applicable toward the continuing education requirement for the Certified Veterinary Practice Manager (CVPM) program offered by the Veterinary Hospital Managers Association (VHMA), CVPM Course Approval ID# 20-81.

Not a VETgirl ELITE member? VETgirl ELITE members receive 100+ hours of RACE-approved, online veterinary CE/year ($249). That way, you know that you have flexibility to view any of our webinars (including small animal, large animal, veterinary technician, leadership, practice management) and listen to our podcasts when you have time.

All the webinars are recorded and can be viewed 24/7 after their release date for CE credit. If you’re watching the recording later on, don’t forget to take the CE quiz with it when you’re done to get your CE certificate!

*Note: Viewing this webinar is for individual use only; VETgirl webinars are not designed nor meant to be viewed in a group setting due to RACE-CE audit purposes. Inappropriate sharing or viewing of the webinar may result in revoking of membership.

RACE-CE provider name: VETgirl, LLC
RACE Provider number: 20
RACE Program number: 757599/757601

This program has been approved for continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Call VETgirl (858.859.1838) for further questions.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://vetgirlontherun.com/webinars/june-23-2021-leadership-during-a-crisis/