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2023
​ COURSE CALENDAR 



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L
oose and Stray Animals/Dispatching Animals


MARCH 16, 2023
8:30AM-4:00PM

LOCATION:
40 Northeast Drive
Hershey, PA  17033


Responding to loose domestic animal complaints is common for the patrol officer.  Sadly, sometimes this response requires the dispatching of animals when it is absolutely necessary, and as a last resort.  These animals are not only the personal property of their owners, but they are often considered members of the family.
 

This training day is about how to better assess these situations and make smart, thoughtful decisions to protect the lives of the people and animals involved.  This one-day course includes an overview of useful tools and tips to assist with the humane capture and restraint of common domestic animals, de-escalating dog situations without pulling the trigger, scared vs dangerously aggressive dogs, “shoot/don’t shoot” scenarios, how to manage available resources and have a plan in place BEFORE that call comes in, and more.
 
THIS COURSE IS RESTRICTED TO FULLY SWORN MUNICIPAL POLICE OFFICERS/COUNTY DETECTIVES, STATE POLICE, COUNTY DETECTIVES, AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICES.


Course Fee:  $115.00/person

ENROLLMENT FORM

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PRIVATE TRAINING
FOR BUREAU OF ANIMAL HEALTH AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES


MARCH 20-24 (Group 1)
March 27-31, 2023 (Group 2)

Location:  40 Northeast Drive
Hershey, PA 17033


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BASIC CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION
FOR HUMANE SOCIETY POLICE OFFICERS


DATE:  May 1-5, 2023 (last day optional)
LOCATION:  40 Northeast Drive
Hershey, PA  17033

THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL PREVIOUSLY SWORN
HUMANE SOCIETY POLICE OFFICERS

Please fill out the enrollment form and indicate the date you were initially sworn in. Hotel and meals are not included in registration fee. 

Registration Fee:  $450.00
ENROLLMENT FORM


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BASIC HUMANE SOCIETY POLICE OFFICER COURSE

MAY 1-5, 2023 (Part I) Law Enforcement Procedures
MAY 15-19, 2023 (Part II) Animal Husbandry

LOCATION:  
40 Northeast Drive
Hershey, PA  17033


The Basic Humane Society Police Officer course is required for those aspiring to become sworn in as an HSPO in Pennsylvania but is open to all and is highly recommended for Animal Control Officers (ACO's), shelter staff and those working with and assisting humane law enforcement with animal cruelty investigations.  Please carefully review Title 22/Chapter 37 (HSPO ACT) if seeking employment to work as a Humane Officer in PA.  

TUITION:  $1,350.00 includes all course materials and farm visit fee.  
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN TUITION

PREVIOUSLY SWORN IN HSPO's MAY TAKE THE PART I ONLY FOR A REDUCED RATE - FINAL DAY IS OPTIONAL.  SEE ABOVE.


​COURSE CATALOG
ENROLLMENT FORM

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SPRING 2023 CONTINUING EDUCATION
FOR HUMANE SOCIETY POLICE OFFICERS


MAY 10-11, 2023
LOCATION:  40 Northeast Drive
Hershey, PA  17033

Registration Fee:  $90.00
Hotel and meals are not included in registration fee.
ENROLLMENT FORM

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS and BOARD MEMBERS COURSE

TBD 2023 - Check back for dates
LOCATION:
40 Northeast Drive
Hershey, PA  17033


TOPICS
 
-        Enforcement Authority of your HSPO/ACO
What Can They REALLY Do?  And NOT Do?
-        Evidence Rooms and Chain of Custody and Control
-        Confidentiality of Records and Evidence
-        The Value of MOU’s 
-        Board Member Do’s and Don’ts in Animal Cruelty Investigations
-        Background Investigations of HSPO/ACO candidates and pertinent staff

“Vetting” Your Resources/Fosters Assisting Your Organization with
Housing Animal Evidence


Course Fee:  $350.00/person
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FARM ANIMAL EMERGENCY REPONSE
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM


FALL 2023
LOCATION:  
TBD
(Due to a high and immediate demand for private training for
large agencies this Spring, this course has been moved to Fall 2023)


This is an advanced training program designed to elevate the humane, proper and bio-secure response to farm and animal emergencies, and to identify the organizations who are capable of appropriately housing farm animals as a result of cruelty seizures and emergencies. 

This is the first step in a PAACC Standard of Excellence program for farm animal emergencies. 

*Thank you to PennAg Industries and the Center for Poultry and Livestock Excellence for a generous grant to help offset the cost of this intensive course *

SPECIAL REGISTATION FEE:  Just $250.00 (full week, includes all course materials,
exam and animal handling costs)

Hotel accommodations are not included


Details and Enrollment Information Coming Soon!
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