National Animal Care and Control Association
Setting the standard of professionalism in animal welfare & public safety through training, networking, and advocacy.
Certifications
ACO I & II
Designed for the busy working professional, each lesson is divided into bite sized “topics” that can be completed in 10-20 minutes each. Every week you’ll receive access to the next lesson in the course’s series. Now includes 25 hours of training
NACA ACO II Certification Online Course – Updated With New Content!
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
UNDERSTANDING “THE LINK”
When animals are being hurt, crimes against people are usually not far behind.
SEEING THE SIGNS
Know the “clues” that could lead to other animal-crime related convictions
INVEST IN YOUR CAREER
Animal victims can’t testify, but you can still gather the right evidence to win your case.
Introducing the groundbreaking
Animal Welfare Dispatcher Certification
from NACA!
Elevate your skills and expertise with over 5 hours of specialized training tailored specifically to the unique demands of animal welfare dispatching.
Our comprehensive program is designed to empower you to provide top-notch service to your community while prioritizing officer safety.
The NACA-offered MHFA
certification course consists of:
2 hours of virtual self-paced content.
6 hours of virtual instructor*-led training via Zoom (includes a 30 min lunch and two 15 min breaks)
1 hour of post-Zoom self-paced content.
Upon completion of the MHFA certification course, you will be nationally certified in MHFA! Qualifies for 10 NACA CEU
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NACA Blog
January 2023 Dispatch Digest
“Though we can’t go back in time and make a brand-new start, we can start today and make a brand-new ending”! Nothing is truer for animal care and control, every day you have an amazing opportunity to positively impact each human and animal you encounter and rewrite the ending to their stories.
HUMANE HIGHLIGHT
Tia Hickman moved in 2007 from Odessa, Ukraine to the United States. In 2017 she followed her passion and love of animals . . .
December Dispatch Digest
This time of year is a wonderful reminder of how we can overcome any challenge and achieve any goal, but only if we have the right people on our side. Every NACA member is undeniably a big part of why we’ve accomplished so much in the last year. May your holidays be filled with love, happiness, and joy.
November 2022 Dispatch Digest
NACA Updates
As we move into November, NACA wants to express our gratitude for your willingness, consistent efforts, and the hard work you each put in to ensure that people and animals in your communities are safe. We wish you all and your families a healthy and happy start to the holiday season!
HUMANE HIGHLIGHT
Meet Kelli Simoneau, director of Chester County Animal Control in South Carolina, a small rural community.
About Us
Vision
NACA envisions a world in which all animal care and control professionals are respected as essential public servants and receive consistent support, resources and training allowing them to effectively and compassionately achieve the highest quality of life for the animals and citizens in the community they serve.
Mission
The National Animal Care & Control Association is committed to setting the standard of professionalism in animal welfare and
public safety through training, networking, and advocacy.
Values
The organizational values of National Animal Care & Control Association are:
professionalism
dedication
leadership
integrity
innovation
diversity
accessibility
compassion
Training Webinars
Upcoming live & archived training webinars
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NACA is dedicated to your Professional Development. By joining NACA you’ll have access to the best training opportunities. You can also connect with fellow NACA members! In our member’s only site you can post your profile, collaborate together on projects, share your ideas & expertise with others.
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