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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May 2024 board meeting canceled
The virtual May 2024 board meeting will be canceled because the board will all be in San Antonio for a strategic planning session.
Let the celebration begin! ACO Week
Happy ACO Appreciation Week, everyone! Today marks the start of a week-long celebration dedicated to honoring the incredible Animal Control Officers who work tirelessly to protect and serve both the pets and people in their communities. To all the brave and...
April: Advocating for Animal Welfare – How Animal Control Officers Lead the Charge
April: Advocating for Animal Welfare - How Animal Control Officers Lead the Charge April marks a significant month in the realm of animal welfare – it's National Prevention of Animal Cruelty Month. This observance serves as a poignant reminder of our responsibility to...
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
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