Free animal cruelty investigation training films for law enforcement

Through a special grant, Animal Issues Movement is able to distribute 150 copies of "Animal Abuse: Why Cops Can and Need to - Stop It" (produced by In the Line of Duty) and "Prosecuting Animal Cruelty and Illegal Animal Fighting", a step-by-step guide produced by Reality Training. This two-video set is available free of charge if your local police or sheriff's department or district/city attorney is willing to incorporate them into their training curriculum for recruits and/or veteran police officers.

Reality Training videos and workshops are geared towards members of law enforcement, and are intended to supplement the standard training offered at police departments and police academies.

The AIM Reality Training series is hosted by experienced professionals who have worked in animal cruelty investigations and prosecutions for many years. The instruction style is casual and inviting, with unique round-table discussions that get into very specific details on how to put a great case together.

Because of the strong connection between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence, a police officer has much to gain by learning more about investigating animal cruelty cases. Being well-prepared will help officers and prosecutors use every resource available to ensure a conviction.

As peace officers, you know that the initial call you receive is sometimes not indicative of what you are going to be walking into. A situation called in as a simple noise complaint can wind up being a full-blown dog-fighting operation involving animal cruelty, illegal drugs, gambling and weapons on the scene.

Through the AIM Reality Training series, you will learn how to quickly identify animal cruelty and look for other illegal activities that often accompany different types of animal-related criminal activity, and how to collect your evidence in a way that will be both accurate and compelling.

If your agency qualifies, please visit the AIM Reality Training website to submit a video request.