Hi everyone, exciting news from Humane Action Pennsylvania (HAP)! We are currently working toward developing an online education platform to help train law enforcement officers in how to identify signs of animal abuse and neglect, and how to intervene on behalf of the animals. Even though Pennsylvania law mandates the humane treatment of animals, most law enforcement officers have not received the proper training to meaningfully enforce these laws. We are currently working to administer this training in our home city of Pittsburgh, but hoping to implement this statewide soon! We look forward to continuing to work with law enforcement agencies to improve the welfare and safety of all animals.
Please reach out to info@humaneactionpennsylvania.org if you've done something similar in your municipality, are interested in learning more, or have any suggestions on how to best connect with law enforcement agencies!
Michael Steinfeld
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Michael Steinfeld
Humane Action Pennsylvania
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