AR-News: (US KY) 3 agencies join to combat animal-cruelty cases

[Animalara2003 at aol.com]

By JOSEPH GERTH
jgerth at courier-journal.com Concerned that animal control officers don't have 
the expertise or time to fully investigate all animal cruelty cases in 
Jefferson County, three government agencies plan to help them out. 
Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson said this week that animal control 
officers will team with police and an assistant county attorney to investigate and 
prosecute people who harm animals. 
Under the plan, four of Louisville Metro Animal Services' control officers 
would receive additional training in investigations, including a ride-along with 
experienced police officers. 
The animal cruelty investigators also can call on police to help them with 
more difficult cases. 
Additionally, an assistant county attorney will be assigned to work on animal 
cruelty cases — which will help the animal control officers better learn what 
evidence the prosecutor will want before going to trial. 

The Courier-Journal 




full story:

http://www.courier-journal.com/localnews/2004/04/10ky/B6-cruelty0410-4207.htm
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