We are improving the response to
crimes against animals through investigations, rescue and training programs for law enforcement, vets and humane officers.
Reedy has been the strongest advocate in the DA's office for the investigation and prosecution
of crimes against animals, as well as the go - to prosecutor for SDHS Humane Law Enforcement and the county's Department of Animal Services.
In his constant quest to ensure the safety of all citizens of Los Angeles County, Mr. Cooley is committed to providing his prosecutors with the tools and the resources to effectively
prosecute crimes against animals.
The Green Party of Canada will update Canada's criminal code as it pertains to animal welfare,
moving crimes against animals from the property section, and recognizing animals as sentient beings.
A 2001 - 2004 study by the Chicago Police Department «revealed a startling propensity for offenders charged
with crimes against animals to commit other violent offenses toward human victims.»
To effectively carry out your duties and protect the public, animals, and yourself, it is crucial to receive special training designed to help you understand the laws that apply to situations involving animals, enable you to quickly interpret animal behavior in face - to - face interactions, and be aware of the special issues that may arise in investigations
involving crimes against animals.
This new FBI categorization is intended to improve the
way crimes against animals are tracked nationwide and could help bolster state animal cruelty laws across the United States.
State statutes
address crimes against animals, but do not define what constitutes «cruel» treatment, nor what is «adequate» and «sufficient» food, water, shelter, space or sanitation.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) within the MN Department of Public Safety has been working with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to encourage and assist MN law enforcement agenices to better track and
record crimes against animals.
Most law enforcement is not trained in animal forensics, in regard to the health of all species and the details of all types
of crimes against animals; most veterinarians are also not trained in forensic veterinary medicine.
Crimes against animals are housed in the property section of the Code, and provide almost no protection from even the worst kinds of abuse.
However,
crimes against animals are also a societal harm.
The National Centre for the Prosecution of Animal Cruelty (NCPAC) is a community of Crown Prosecutors and allied professionals from across Canada who are working together in the service of the public interest to ensure that
crimes against animals are prosecuted effectively and efficiently.
Crimes against animals are illegal, and our Animal Control Officers work with local police, city attorneys, and district attorneys to ensure perpetrators are prosecuted.
Have you or any members in your household been convicted of
a crime against animals?
Every year we investigate / process 250 + cases of animal cruelty and provide trainings to hundreds of law enforcement and animal control officers to improve the response to
crimes against animals.