Handling Animal Cruelty Investigations From Start to Finish

Animal Cruelty Investigations Training
From Crime Scene to Courtroom: Learn How to Build a Solid Case

Join us for a powerful, hands-on training session designed specifically for Animal Control Officers (ACOs) and Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) involved in animal cruelty investigations.

What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Best practices for investigating animal cruelty cases
✔️ How to properly document evidence
✔️ What the District Attorney’s office needs to take a case to trial

Meet Your Instructors:

• Kenny Murphy – Crime Scene Investigator, Blount County Sheriff's Department

• David Walker – Assistant District Attorney, Blount County

Who Should Attend:
ACOs, LEOs, and professionals directly involved in cruelty investigations

Date: September 25th, 2025 - 8am-4pm
Location: Blount County Library - 805 N. Cusick St, Maryville, TN 37804
Limited to 30 participants – register early!

Cost:

• FREE for ACCAT Members (includes lunch)

• $10 for Non-Members (covers lunch cost)