BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ZContent.net//ZapCalLib 1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Seminar: Sheriff-led approaches to cruelty: elevating animal servic es as a public safety tool DESCRIPTION:Over the past decade, the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) has led the national conversation on addressing animal cruelty as a means of enhancing community safety and preventing future violence. Since its inception, NSA’s Animal Cruelty and Abuse Committee has closely examined the many ways animal-related issues impact a sheriff’s offi ce – from public safety and officer wellness to community trust and criminal investigations.\n\n\nThe link between animal cruelty and broader patterns of violence is no longer speculative. In January 2023, a U.S. Sec ret Service study highlighted multiple instances of mass attacks in public spaces where perpetrators had also committed acts of animal cruelty. The alleged shooters in Uvalde, TX, and Buffalo, NY, both had documented histo ries of torturing animals. Similarly, the federal Joint Counterterrorism A ssessment Team Task Force has identified animal-related crimes as “a possible warning behavior for terrorism and other premeditated violence a gainst humans which needs reporting and further vetting.” These find ings reinforce what many in law enforcement have long understood: violence does not occur in a vacuum. Recognizing and responding to these crimes is a critical strategy for violence prevention and community safety.\n\n\nA panel of sheriffs from across the country will share how they are addressi ng animal crimes in their jurisdictions, including the challenges they fac e and the creative, cross-sector solutions they’ve implemented. From forging partnerships with local humane organizations and veterinarians to hosting specialized training for deputies, sheriffs’ offices are fi nding innovative ways to prioritize animal-related enforcement. This panel will spotlight actionable strategies that improve outcomes for both peopl e and pets.\n\n\nPRESENTERS: NSA Animal Cruelty Committee\n\n\ nhttps://nsaconf.org LOCATION:State URL;VALUE=URI:https://nsaconf.org/v2/page/AgendaItem/3736 DTSTART:20260131T190000Z DTEND:20260131T200000Z UID:2026-04-10-19-34-43-0@nsaconf.org DTSTAMP:20260411T003443 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR