Humane Law in the SF Bay Area

[Guest guest]

Greetings,

 

On Monday, January 31 at 7:30 PM at Golden Lotus (1301 Franklin Street,

Oakland), local advocates will gather to establish a humane law

enforcement effort based in the Bay Area. Learn how you can protect

animals through the legal system. Find out how you can become a humane

officer and make a difference in your community!

 

Several Bay Area residents are in the process of becoming humane

officers. If you are interested in training to become an officer,

please read about this exciting opportunity below:

 

***Animal Law Enforcement Training Basic Academy***

 

March 7 - March 18, 2005 (80 hours)

Training Site: The Marin Humane Society

 

The Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy includes 80 hours (ten days)

of study on such topics as animal care, impound procedures, animal

fighting, elements of a crime, investigation, rules of evidence, law

enforcement, report writing, search and seizure, laws of arrest, the

veterinarian‘s role, legal procedures, court demeanor and testifying,

civil and criminal liability, humane laws, and child abuse. The

Academy provides the 20 hours of training in animal care required for

appointment as a humane officer and the 40 hours of training in

California humane laws related to the powers and duties of a humane

officer required for appointment and reappointment as a humane officer

under California Corporations Code section 14502.

 

Sponsored and provided by The Marin Humane Society, the State Humane

Association of California, and Santa Rosa Junior College.

 

Email or fax -- (707) 836-2948 -- your request for enrollment to Cheryl

Cole at Santa Rosa Junior College with the following information:

 

1. Name of student(s);

2. Department name (if with an agency);

3. Contact person; and

4. Day-time phone number.

 

For further questions regarding registration, please contact Cheryl at

(707) 836-2909.

 

*******************************************************************

 

Sincerely,

 

Christine Morrissey

Phone: (925) 487-4419