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.

Part I and Part II of Act 135, Mandatory Humane Society Police Officer

Each part is 32 hours long and includes a test. The cost for Part I is $475 per person. The cost for Part II is $450 per person.

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

Click here for the current NACA Training Schedule.

Part I is administered by the National Animal Control Association. For more information concerning Part 1, call NACA at 913-768-1319 or e-mail: naca@nacanet.org.

Part II: Animal Husbandry, presented by Penn State University

Upon successful completion of a written test and completion of Part 2, individuals may then be appointed by their County Judge to be a Humane Police Officer in that jurisdiction.

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 both the Part 1 and Part II programs is handled by the Federated Humane Societies of Pennsylvania.

Pat II is administered by the Federated Humane Societies of Pennsylvania. For more information concerning Part II, contact Anne Irwin, Executive Director, Bucks County S.P.C.A. at 215-794-7425 or e-mail: airwin@voicenet.com.

For any additional questions please check out our FAQ or email naca@nacanet.org.