The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Nashville Humane Society and the Animal Control Association of Tennessee will present a free seminar, “Investigating Animal Cruelty,” Oct. 3 and 4, at the Hotel Preston in Nashville, Tenn. Members of the ASPCA’s National Outreach Department and Humane Law Enforcement unit will present the seminar to any interested law enforcement personnel.
Featured topics will include:
A review of animal cruelty law origins and animal cruelty’s link to other crimes
How to prepare a case that can be successfully prosecuted
An analysis of a cruelty case
An explanation of Tennessee’s animal cruelty law
An examination of the psychology of animal hoarders
A safety procedures discussion and how to interact with unfamiliar animals
An animal fighting overview and tips for identifying animal fighting
Veterinarians’ role in reporting animal cruelty
How to conduct a horse abuse investigation
All people involved in law enforcement — such as police, prosecutors, judges, animal control and SPCA peace officers — are invited to attend. Veterinarians are welcome as well. For more information about the seminar, contact Amanda Partin at (615) 354-6344, or visit the ASPCA website.