Pennsylvania Humane Police Officer Training Program
The Pennsylvania Humane Police Officer Training Program is a state mandated training program for those individuals who are seeking appointment to become a Certified Humane Police Officer within the State of Pennsylvania.
The National Animal Control Association provides one (1) part of this training annually. The curriculum consists of the following training:
- Role of the Cruelty Investigator
- Stages of the Investigation
- The Job of the PA Humane Police Officer
- Pennsylvania Humane Laws
- Laws and the Legal System
- Rules of Evidence
- Search and Seizure
- Report Writing
- Evidence Collection
- Courtroom Testimony
- Interview and Interrogation
- Photography, Sketching and Video Taping
Upon successful completion of a written test and completion of part 2, which is conducted by Penn State University, individuals may then be appointed by their County Judge to be a Humane Police Officer in that jurisdiction. The current tuition is $475.00.
Even though the program was designed for those seeking certification in Pennsylvania, the program is open to anyone who might wish to attend. Registration for this program is handled by the Federated Humane Societies of Pennsylvania. You may contact Anne Irwin, Executive Director, Bucks County S.P.C.A. at 215-794-7425 for more information or the National Animal Control Association, 913-768-1319 or e-mail: naca@nacanet.org.