*BROWNFIELD, TX* Basic Animal Control Officer Training *WITH TEST*

CLASS LOCATION: Brownfield Police Department: 215 E Broadway St, Brownfield, TX 79316

This course is NOT free! Once the minimum number of registrants has been met, invoices will be emailed out.

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 link in your confirmation email.

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