The Animal Control Officer Certification – Module A course is a 40-hour course that provides officers with the necessary skills and resources to successfully perform the duties of an animal control officer. This course is part one of a two-part, 80-hour certification course.
This course includes block training in fundamental animal knowledge, the U.S. justice system, constitutional law, field operations, officer safety, interviews, report writing and much more.
Topics in this course include:The course agenda for this class is available in PDF form by clicking on the link below:
CertificationsStudents must attend all training hours of the class, participate in the practical exercises and discussions, and pass a written examination with a score of 75% or higher.
Students who successfully complete this course will provided with a certification card and certificate with the following endorsements from the American Animal Cruelty Investigations School:
Professional Animal Cruelty Investigator: Canine & Feline Investigations
Course Code: ACO-2
Course Length: 40 hours
The Animal Control Officer Certification – Module B course is a 40-hour course that provides officers with the necessary skills and resources to successfully perform the duties of an animal control officer. This course is part two of a two-part, 80-hour certification course.
This course includes block training in animal cruelty investigations, hoarding investigations, dangerous dog investigations, animal welfare assessments, crime scene analysis, investigative report writing, and much more.
Topics in this course include:Students must attend all training hours of the class, participate in the practical exercises and discussions, and pass a written examination with a score of 75% or higher.
CertificationsStudents who successfully complete this course will provided with a certification card and certificate with the following endorsements from the American Animal Cruelty Investigations School:
The tuition fees for this class are as follows:
Tuition fee deadline dates are available on each of the course information sheets in the event calendar section of this website.
NOTE: Students are not considered registered for the course unless they have:
Course Code: FTO
Course Length: 40 hours
Description coming soon
Topics in this course include:Students must attend all training hours of the class, participate in the practical exercises and discussions, and pass a written examination with a score of 75% or higher.
CertificationsStudents who successfully complete this course will provided with a certification card and certificate with the following endorsements from the American Animal Cruelty Investigations School:
The tuition fees for this class are as follows:
Tuition fee deadline dates are available on each of the course information sheets in the event calendar section of this website.
NOTE: Students are not considered registered for the course unless they have:
Course Code: BSOC
Course Length: 8 hours
Description coming soon.
Topics in this course include:Students must attend all training hours of the class, participate in the practical exercises and discussions, and pass a written examination with a score of 75% or higher.
CertificationsStudents who successfully complete this course will provided with a certification card and certificate with the following endorsements from the American Animal Cruelty Investigations School:
The tuition fees for this class are as follows:
Tuition fee deadline dates are available on each of the course information sheets in the event calendar section of this website.
NOTE: Students are not considered registered for the course unless they have:
Course Code: IRT
Course Length: 6 hours
Description coming soon
Topics in this course include:Students must attend all training hours of the class, participate in the practical exercises and discussions, and pass a written examination with a score of 75% or higher.
CertificationsStudents who successfully complete this course will provided with a certification card and certificate with the following endorsements from the American Animal Cruelty Investigations School:
The tuition fees for this class are as follows:
Tuition fee deadline dates are available on each of the course information sheets in the event calendar section of this website.
NOTE: Students are not considered registered for the course unless they have:
The AACIS Chemical Immobilization Certification Course is an instructor-led course designed for law enforcement and animal care and control professionals whose duties may require the use of anesthetizing chemicals to immobilize an animal for the purpose of capturing it.
Registrants will participate in open discussions and demonstrate proficiency in animal knowledge, pharmacology, dosage calculations, decision-making, handling post-capture emergencies, equipment handling, and proper documentation of a chemical immobilization operation. Additionally, students must demonstrate marksmanship, projector safety, and qualify on the range with a projector.
Topics in this course include:Students must attend all 16-hours of the class, participate in the practical exercises and discussions, and pass a written examination with a score of 75% or higher.
CertificationsStudents who successfully complete this course will provided with a certification card and certificate with the following endorsement from the American Animal Cruelty Investigations School:
The tuition fees for this class are as follows:
Tuition fee deadline dates are available on each of the course information sheets in the event calendar section of this website.
NOTE: Students are not considered registered for the course unless they have:
