How can law enforcement officers and humane investigators work together?
Upholding anticruelty laws is usually the responsibility of local police, although in some communities, humane investigators have law enforcement powers. Law enforcement officers should be thoroughly familiar with anticruelty laws. They should get to know local humane investigators, who may be aware of potentially violent situations that have not come to the attention of the police. Humane investigators may also be able to provide helpful information relevant to ongoing investigations. Other important contacts for law enforcement officers include school teachers, child-welfare professionals, crisis-intervention teams, family-shelter personnel, social workers, and veterinarians. * Is Animal cruelty a crime? Yes. Anticruelty laws exist in all states. In many states animal cruelty is a felony offense under certain circumstances. * What is the key to prosecuting an animal-cruelty case successfully? Preparing an animal-cruelty case is similar to preparing any case of criminal violence. The
