Presenter Mark Kumpf - Animal Control and Care Academy

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• Utilizing Thermometry for Animal Control

Instruction on the basic theory of thermometry; identifying the common types of thermometers; demonstrations on thermometer calibration; identifying the types of investigations that may involve thermometry; identifying hypothermia and hyperthermia in animals; identifying criminal charges related to temperature-related cases; understanding animal seizure laws in temperature-related cases; understanding and preparing a thermometry supplemental report; and understanding officer, agency and governmental liability.

Students are encouraged to bring their thermometry unit with them if available. 

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Upon successful completion of this class, a ACCA certificate of completion will be issued.

​This course is normally $225 when taken directly through ACCA

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• Understanding the ADA and Service Animals

This training provides background, knowledge and understanding relating to the Americans with Disabilities Act, Service Animals and state laws related to control and licensing for these animals. ACO’s and Law Enforcement Officers will be better prepared to apply the laws, regulations and policies that may arise when encountering service animals and their owners. Connect the signs of abuse common to each situation involving people and animals. The topics include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for government agencies, rights and regulations for service animals, federal and state laws for service animals, and requirements for handling service animals for agencies. The course will help clarify and define the roles of ACO’s and Law Enforcement within the scope of their employment.

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• Animal Hoarding Investigations

A compulsive hoarder may often accumulate a large number of animals, failing to provide minimal standards of nutrition, sanitation and vet care, and fails to act on the deteriorating condition of the animals, the environment, or the negative impact on their own health and wellbeing. Such behaviors may be part of an overall mental health issue. Students will develop an understanding on how to document the scene for possible cruelty or neglect; evaluate possible intervention strategies including criminal, civil and regulatory and mental health; the need to prepare for a pre-hoarding event or large scale rescue sheltering plan; and how laws restricting the number of animals can be effective tools.

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• Diversion - Alternative Enforcement Programs

Integrating additional enforcement strategies can strengthen and improve Animal Control operations. This course offers students a variety of innovative ideas that provide revenue enhancement, improved license compliance and alternatives to traditional citations. These are not replacements for existing programs, but rather they are additions that generate positive results.

Presenter Mark Kumpf - Animal Control and Care Academy​​

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• Lifting and Loading for Animal Control  

Students will be given instruction on body mechanics, safety, individual lifting techniques, team lifting techniques, alternatives to lifting, loading & transporting techniques, and mechanical assistance options. Lifting will cover both objects & animals in static and dynamic scenarios. While general areas are covered, this course is designed and intended for animal care professionals and covers domestic animals with guidance on wildlife/livestock. The class will include physical/practical exercises (pass/fail) and a written comprehension test (80% passing score). 

Upon successful completion of this class, a ACCA certificate of completion will be issued.

​This course is normally $225 when taken directly through ACCA

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• Challenging Encounters in Animal Control

Animal Control Officers encounter a variety of animal “interested” groups and individuals. Dealing with these people can present obstacles to education, enforcement and achieving compliance. This class covers strategies for dealing with everything from activists to elected officials with stops for “hoarders”, animal welfare groups and administrators. Students will be provided with ideas on how to safely and effectively interact with a variety of persons in the animal realm.

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Presenter Jeff Ladieu - Camp Resilience

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• Beyond the Badge​

Identity, Purpose, and Growth After Service explores the transition from service-based careers into civilian life, focusing on identity, purpose, and continued growth. The presentation highlights how deeply professional roles can shape self-identity and examines the challenges that arise when that role changes or ends.

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It emphasizes that transition is not a loss of purpose, but an opportunity to redefine it, shifting from occupation-based identity to values-driven contribution. Key topics include navigating cultural differences, rebuilding community, strengthening family communication, and prioritizing wellness and resilience through practical, everyday strategies.

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The presentation also addresses post-traumatic growth, personal accountability, and the importance of proactive planning for life after service.  Ultimately, it reinforces that leadership, experience, and purpose continue beyond the uniform, encouraging individuals to intentionally shape their next chapter with clarity, connection, and meaning.  

• Behavioral Analysis & Workplace Situational Awareness

Understanding human behavior to promote safer, more Effective work environments. This presentation explores how behavioral analysis, and situational awareness can be applied in the workplace to enhance safety, communication, and decision-making. Attendees will learn to recognize behavioral cues, assess potentially high-risk situations, and respond proactively to promote a more secure and productive environment. Emphasis is placed on observation skills, threat recognition, and understanding baseline behaviors in various workplace settings.

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9:00 am - 11:30 am

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Presenter Southern NH Special Operations Unit

Sgt. Greg Iworsky     - Windham Police

Cpl. Mark Riddinger - Pelham Police 

Sgt. Andrew Feole    - Salem Police

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• Trauma Management 

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12:30pm - 5:00pm

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Presenter Corie Bliss

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• Animal Emergency Essentials – CPR & First Aid​​

Animal Control Officers are often the first to arrive when an animal’s life hangs in the balance. Whether it’s a pet struck by a vehicle, a working dog in distress, or a frightened stray suffering from trauma, you are the ones who step in before anyone else can. In those critical moments, the difference between life and death often comes down to preparation, confidence, and evidence‑based skills.

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Learn how to recognize cardiopulmonary arrest in dogs and cats, initiate Basic Life Support with precision, and apply first‑aid techniques that stabilize injured animals until veterinary care is available. Through hands-on practice and scenario‑based learning, you’ll gain the skills to act decisively—compressions, ventilations, airway management, bleeding control, and safe handling under pressure.

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As Animal Control Officers, you already protect your community every day. This training strengthens that mission by equipping you with the same CPR framework trusted by veterinary professionals, first responders, and working‑animal handlers worldwide.

Join us to sharpen your skills, elevate your readiness, and become an even stronger lifeline for the animals who depend on you.​​​​​​​​​​

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