If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a humane officer in Wisconsin, you're in luck!  We have space available in our upcoming certification training course.  

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection will offer its annual humane officer training course September 26-30, 2016 in Madison.  This 40-hour course teaches a special set of skills and a body of law that applies only to animal cases.  The training makes the job of investigating these cases easier to handle and leads to a more enforceable case against the offender. Much of this information is different than what is taught in law enforcement training.  Evidence collection is specialized – collecting fecal samples is not the same as dusting for fingerprints. Police officers and deputies are encouraged to participate to learn new techniques. 

As a trained humane officer, you will learn the techniques for photographing an animal hoarder’s home or an animal cruelty scene.  By the end of training, you’ll know whether a ratty-looking coat is seasonal shedding or a sign of neglect and whether a three-sided shed is adequate shelter. 

The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including the role of an animal investigator, Wisconsin animal law, cruelty evaluation, nutrition, photography, and evidence collection specifically relating to animal cases.  Training is conducted by veterinarians, attorneys and law enforcement officers with years of experience in investigating animal cases.  Hands-on training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison barns is another highly rated feature of the class.

You can get the details and download a registration form on our website:  https://datcp.wi.gov/, search “Humane Officer Training" or call the Law Enforcement Training Institute at (800) 825-6505 to register by phone​.