Law Enforcement Training Opportunities
HCPH Veterinary Public Health provides several educational opportunities for Harris County law enforcement personnel. For more information contact the VPH Humane Trainer Liaison at 713.418.1840 or by email.
Animal Law 101
Animal Law 101 is offered through the Harris County Sheriff’s Academy on a quarterly basis. This day long class touches on the basis of animal law in Harris County. Contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Academy for the next scheduled program - 713.274.4900.
Roll Call Trainings
On-site roll call trainings are available at no cost to law enforcement agencies in Harris County. All of our trainings are TCOLE approved and we bring them to your location. Each training is one hour in length and designed to fit into a traditional roll call time slot. Or, you can request several topics together for a 1/2 day or full day of training.
Roll Call Topics Available and The Laws/Regulations Covered
Introduction to Animal Law
Laws/Regulations Covered
Harris County Animal Regulations
Animal Cruelty
Laws/Regulations Covered
Dangerous Dogs/Dog Bites
Laws/Regulations Covered
Dog/Cock Fighting
Laws/Regulations Covered
Roadside Vendors/Dog Behavior
Laws/Regulations Covered
Law Enforcement Response to Aggressive Animal Attacks
Laws/Regulations Covered
Law Enforcement Response to Rabies (Bats)
Laws/Regulations Covered
Law Enforcement Response to Reptiles (Snakes)
Laws/Regulations Covered
Law Enforcement Response to Dangerous Wild Animals
Laws/Regulations Covered
Law Enforcement Response to Livestock
Laws/Regulations Covered
Legal Update (2011) Animal Law
- Laws/Regulations Covered
- Texas Penal Code
- Texas Family Code
Law Enforcement Response to Zoonotic Diseases as Weapons of Mass Destruction
Laws/Regulations Covered
Law Enforcement Response to Texas Nuisance Wildlife
Laws/Regulations Covered
Law Enforcement Response to The Link—Animal Abuse & Domestic Violence
Laws/Regulations Covered
- Texas Penal Code
- Texas Family Code