Animal Cruelty Investigations: A Collaborative Approach

Animal Cruelty Investigations: A Collaborative Approach from Victim to Verdict is a comprehensive guide for professionals involved in animal cruelty cases, including veterinarians, law enforcement agencies, animal care and control organizations, and prosecutors. This book provides a practical framework for every phase of an animal cruelty investigation, from initial response to trial.

Key Features

This book offers:

• Step-by-step guidance on responding to particular issues and challenges related to animal cruelty cases
• A library of checklists, form templates, specific case protocols, and lists of available resources
• Insight and direction for every phase of an animal cruelty investigation
• A collaborative approach that empowers readers to respond to animal cruelty cases confidently and effectively

Benefits for Veterinarians

For veterinarians, this book introduces their critical role in animal cruelty investigations, including:

• Forensic examination and necropsy
• Crime scene response
• Report writing
• Testimony
• Detailed Specific Case Protocols for common animal cruelty scenarios

Benefits for Animal Shelters

Animal shelters will learn how to navigate the challenges of:

• Holding animals in protective custody
• Housing unusual species
• Placing evidence animals in foster care

Benefits for Law Enforcement

Law enforcement agencies will find useful methods for investigating animal cruelty, such as:

• Search and seizure protocols
• Witness interview techniques
• Valuable forms and templates necessary to strengthen and ensure proper search warrant execution, evidence collection and handling, and chain of custody

Benefits for Prosecutors

Prosecutors will gain insight into the steps necessary to utilize the veterinarian’s findings during trial and understand issues to be considered when:

• Reviewing search warrants
• Filing charges
• Proposing plea agreements
• Filing pre-conviction forfeiture motions

A Must-Have Reference

Animal Cruelty Investigations: A Collaborative Approach from Victim to Verdict is a must-have reference and guide for veterinarians, technicians, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and all those involved in the protection of animals’ health and wellbeing. The successful investigation of animal crimes relies on each of these disciplines, not only carrying out their professional duties, but having a collective understanding of what each other needs in order to meet that expectation.

ISBN: 9781119764885, 9781119764892

Language: English

Publisher: Wiley

Publication Date: January 14, 2022