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Conducting Investigations - Sun. 9am
Opportunity, persistence, equipment, access, authority

Presenters: Rossell, Runkle, Stanley

Doll Stanley
In Defense of Animals, www.IDAUSA.org

Presenter will focus on Cruelty Investigation in relation to Reported Neglect, Intentional cruelty, Puppy-mills, and Dog-fighting,

Need and Motivation for Investigations:

• Existing Conditions that Foster Cruelty
• Awareness of Cruelty

Who are the Investigators?

• Motivation
• Opportunity/Arenas/Focus
• Training
• Discipline
• Authority  (When necessary)

Prioritizing:

• Urgency
• Effectiveness
• Goal

Effectiveness:

• Motive
• Style
• Covert or Open
• Contacts/Access
• Equipment
• Perceptiveness
• Tenacity/Patience/Courage/Discipline
• Allies