Southeastern Animal Control Association

Announcing 2019 SACA Conference!

August 6 to August 9

Newnan Centre in Newnan GA

https://newnancentre.com/

Mission Statement

The purpose of SACA is to improve the skills, knowledge, abilities, and image of animal care and control work, to cooperate with other agencies in animal care and control work and to promote better laws and law enforcement methods relating to animals.

Our History

For over 46 years we have dedicated ourselves to keeping pace with changes within this profession. Recent issues such as natural disasters and high profile cruelty investigations have thrust this to the forefront, requiring us to adapt to changes in training at an ever increasing rate. Join us in 2019 as we lead the way to a more prepared tomorrow for the benefit of both humans and animals.

Participates

This conference is open to Animal Control Officers, Animal Welfare groups, Animal Rescue Groups, Shelter Workers, Law Enforcement, Etc. Basically, if you work with animals, please come and check us out!! This is a great learning experience and networking orginazation.

SACA REFUND POLICY:

All refunds must be made in writing no less than 30 days prior to the First day of the Conference. The refund check will be mailed to the organization/individual within 24 hours of receiving the written notice less a $5.00 service fee. SACA does understand that emergencies do arise and if you miss the 30 day notice deadline SACA may issue a Scholarship to the next year’s conference.

John W. Thompson

Executive Director & CEO

National Animal Care and Control Association

40960 California Oaks Rd. #242, Murrieta, CA 92562

Office: (913)768-1319

Cell: (240)508-7965

jthompson@nacanet.org

www.nacanet.org

www.nacatraining.org

www.nacaconference.org

John Thompson is the Executive Director and CEO at the National Animal Care & Control Association. Previously, after a 30 year law enforcement career, retiring as chief of police, he served as the Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at the National Sheriffs' Association (NSA).

In 2013, after learning about the link between animal abuse and violence against people, Mr. Thompson went on a mission to ensure law enforcement became aware of this horrible evidence and to bridge the gap between law enforcement and animal advocates. He lead a movement that established the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals, an independent collective of local, state and national organizations that focus on animal cruelty and its relationship to other forms of violence. Additionally, he established and led the development of the National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse, a clearinghouse at the NSA for law enforcement on all animal abuse issues they may face.

Mr. Thompson also led the NSA's petition to the FBI to include animal abuse crimes in the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), which was approved and signed by FBI Director Comey in September 2014. Currently, he is working to bridge the large gap between animal care & control professionals and law enforcement, he has been on a mission to spread the word and help them find ways to work cohesively on animal issues. He continues to help law enforcement understand the linkages between animal abuse and human abuse, as well as enhancing the careers and profession of animal care professionals throughout the US.

He has been recognized nationally for his work in changing the perception of law enforcement. Thompson was named one of the Animal Legal Defense Fund's, Top Animal Defenders and receive the Humane Society of the United States', Humane Leadership award. Most recently he received the prestigious Albert Schweitzer Medal.

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