THIS COURSE WILL BE HELD AT ANGLETON POLICE DEPARTMENT: 104 CANNAN DR, ANGLETON, TX
DSHS Approved Basic Animal Control Officer Training as required by TXHSC 829. This course is approved to meet the training requirements for an Animal Control Officer attending for the first time, as well as anyone needing to redo their lapsed training. TEST WILL BE PROCTORED AT THE COMPLETION OF CLASS ON DAY 2. STUDENTS WILL NEED TO STUDY THE STUDY GUIDE AND BASIC MANUAL BEFORE CLASS!
A copy of the basic manual can be downloaded and printed for free through the DSHS website.
Topics to be covered:
TXHSC 829, ACO Professionalism & Ethics
Effective Communication & Public Relations
Animal Identification, Capture, & Handling
Animal Transportation, Impoundment, & Disposition
Controlled Substances
Sheltering Practices
Sanitation & Animal Health
Rabies Virus, High Risk Species, Animal Bites, & Quarantine
TXHSC 826/TAC 169
Rabies Submissions
Record Keeping, TXHSC 821 & 822/TAC 169
TXHSC 823 & 828/TAC 169 & 573
Court Room Conduct
Animal Cruelty Investigations
Miscellaneous Laws Pertaining to Animal Control
Review of Pre-Course Assignment
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