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Working Together: Understanding the Roles & Responsibilities of Animal Law Enforcers in Ohio

When
9 Apr 2025
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Location
Zoom

Registration

Ohio Fed MEMBER Organization with 1-5 participants – $25.00
Ohio Fed MEMBER Organization with 6-10 participants – $35.00
Ohio Fed MEMBER Organization with more than 11 participants – $45.00
Ohio Fed NON MEMBER organization – $50.00
Webinar Bundle
Organizational members who purchased a webinar bundle for 2025 may choose this category.

Working Together:

Understanding the Roles & Responsibilities of Animal Law Enforcers in Ohio

Speaker: DanaMaria Pannella, Holland & Muirden Attorneys at Law, with Retired Chief Dog Warden Melissa Downs from Brown County and Humane Agent Vickie McDonald with Friendship APL in Lorain County

April 9, 2025

12:00 - 1:30 p.m. on Zoom

This 90-minute webinar will provide guidance on the statutory roles and responsibilities of various animal law enforcers in Ohio. This course is intended only for humane society agents, municipal or township animal control officers, dog wardens, police officers, or sheriffs. DanaMarie Pannella, attorney in the firm of Holland & Muirden and appointed prosecutor for animal cruelty cases in many courts across Ohio, will discuss these topics:

Roles and responsibilities of animal law enforcement in Ohio, including dog wardens, humane agents, animal control officers, and more!
Legal gaps in roles and responsibilities
Handling dual jurisdiction issues
Building relationships and working collaboratively with other animal law enforcers
The risks of not understanding roles and responsibilities

Registrants are encouraged to submit questions in advance to: ohiofedhs@gmail.com

REGISTRATION FEE

$0 for Ohio Fed Webinar Bundle participants with code
$25 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 1-5 program participants
$35 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 6-10 program participants
$45 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 11+ program participants
$50 per organization for non-members

Registration fee includes a link to a recording of the webinar that will be emailed after the program and available for a limited time. Not sure if your organization is a member? Click here.

Ohio Animal Welfare Federation is an approved provider of content which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specifications. Every hour of training equals 1 CE towards CAWA Recertification.

This webinar has also been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located here.

Ohio Federated Humane Societies is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. P.O. Box 21328, Columbus, OH 43221