by naca-web | Jun 8, 2023 | Announcements, Blog, Training
NACA BRINGS MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA) NATIONAL CERTIFICATION TRAINING OPPORTUNITY TO ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS (ACOs) AND ANIMAL WELFARE PROFESSIONALS To help equip ACOs to confidently and effectively respond when encountering human mental health challenges, the...
by naca-web | May 23, 2023 | Blog, Humane Highlights
– Officer Jason Lessel – Jason created the 1st Animal Control Division in his county. H is currently Chief Director of Animal Control for the Town of Plantersville MS. Jason is a certified police officer that works in both fields. He told us ” I work...
by naca-web | Apr 17, 2023 | Announcements, Blog, Training
“Attention animal care and control professionals! Do you want to gain easy-to-use evidence-based tools and increase your confidence in and ability to deal with mental health situations in your work as an animal care and control professional? Do you want to be...
by naca-web | Mar 29, 2023 | Announcements, Blog, Dispatch Digest, News
April 3-6: NACA is sponsoring the Field services track at the HSUS Animal Care Expo and will be presenting. Watch our Facebook page for live updates! UPCOMING TRAININGS: April 5-6: Missouri ACO Certification Training. April 8: Community Cats Podcast – Online...
by naca-web | Mar 27, 2023 | Announcements, Blog, Position Statements
It is the position of NACA that every animal control officer should receive, at minimum, the below-outlined training. Requiring minimum training standards will increase safety for officers, animals, and the communities they serve. Furthermore, it is the position of...
