September 28-October 2, 2026 ‐ Gastonia, NC

 Essential Animal Services Training (EAST) Academy is intended for a wide variety of professionals including animal cruelty investigators, animal control officers, veterinary professionals, animal welfare workers, members of animal rescue groups & others who are responsible for the care and control of animals and the investigation of animal cruelty cases. The EAST Academy curriculum consists of three 40 hour modules, each providing instruction in all aspects of animal control and animal cruelty investigations. We recommend Module A be taken first, and modules B and C may be taken in any order. 

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 EAST Module A September 28-October 2 2026 Gastonia NC - Code 3 Associates 

50th Annual Training Conference 

October 11-14, 2026

Carolina Beach, see Upcoming 2026 Conference for more information.  

UPCOMING WEBINARS

https://www.nacanet.org/webinars/

https://nacanet.memberclicks.net/

Hosted by Polk County Animal Services and Humane World for Animals

Free Training: Animal Cruelty & Fighting Investigations

When: September 15, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Where: Polk County Sheriffs Office, 164 Government Complex Dr.

Columbus, NC

Who: Law enforcement, animal control, humane investigators, code enforcement, vets, and prosecutors

Topics:

Investigating animal cruelty & fighting

Evidence collection & report writing

Links between animal abuse and other violent crimes

Understanding cruelty laws

CEUs: Approved by the National Animal Care & Control Association; IADLEST/NCP certified

Registration Link: 

https://airtable.com/appK6DHRBGQhz0gTe/shrfeDuNpLCfUSXt4