The PAACC

The PAACC
BASIC HUMANE SOCIETY POLICE OFFICER COURSE
FALL - 2025
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Part I - OCTOBER 13-17, 2025 (Law Enforcement Procedures)
Part II - NOVEMBER 3-7, 2025 (Animal Husbandry)
Full Course Tuition: $1,550.00 (does not include meals or lodging)
Location: 40 Northeast Drive, Hershey, PA 17033 (rear of the Hershey History Center Building). Please DO NOT send correspondence/registrations to this address. All registration forms are be sent to the PAACC P.O. Box 284 Middletown, PA 17057
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**Both Parts must be successfully completed to be eligible to be sworn in to work as an HSPO in Pennsylvania.
BECOMING A HUMANE SOCIETY POLICE OFFICER IN PENNSYLVANIA IS NOT JUST A JOB, BUT A CAREER WITH ANIMALS. THIS COURSE IS THE MANDATED BASIC TRAINING FOR ALL ASPIRING HSPO’S IN PENNSYLVANIA. ALL GRADUATES MUST BE EMPLOYED BY OR VOLUNTEER FOR A NON-PROFIT ANIMAL PROTECTION ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED IN TITLE 22 CHAPTER 37 PRIOR TO BEING AWARDED OFFICIAL CREDENTIALS AND WORKING AS AN HSPO. (STUDENTS DO NOT NEED TO BE EMPLOYED BY OR VOLUNTEER FOR A NON-PROFIT AT THE TIME OF COURSE ATTENDANCE). THIS COURSE IS OPEN TO ALL. SEE COURSE CATALOG.
You may pay by credit card below or mail in your in y mail your payment. Please be sure to fill out a registration form and mail or email it to the PAACC even if paying with a credit card below.
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TITLE 22/CHAPTER 37 - HUMANE SOCIETY POLICE OFFICERS
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NEW CANDIDATE FALL 2025 COURSE CATALOG
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NEW CANDIDATE FALL 2025 ENROLLMENT FORM
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The following are hotel recommendations:
Hampton Inn and Suites, 195 Hershey Rd, Hummelstown, PA 17036 (717) 566-3369 (Pet Friendly)
Comfort Suites Hummelstown/Hershey, 320 Milroy Road Hummelstown, PA 17036 (717) 220-8526 (Not sure about pets)
Tru by Hilton, 204 Hillcrest Road Hershey, PA 17033 (717) 531-3400 (Pet Friendly).
HUMANE SOCIETY POLICE OFFICER CONTINUING EDUCATION SPRING 2025 - Priority to those with credentials expiring - REGISTRATION IS DUE NO LATER THAN MAY 1st !!
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MAY 13-14, 2025 - RAMADA STATE COLLEGE - 1450 S Atherton Street State College, PA 16801
(814) 238-3001
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** NOTE: PRICE INCREASE FOR 2025 CONTINUING EDUCATION WILL BE IN EFFECT. REGISTRATION FEE IS $120.00.
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REGISTRATION FORM - SPRING 2025 CE
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