Forensics utilized in animal abuse crackdown
Different parts of our nation are flooded with different types of animal abuse issues. Florida has cockfighting, the Carolinas have puppy mills, and Madison County has a cat “sanctuary,” which contains some 700 cats. While law enforcement in general may be more willing to pursue investigations of animal abuse, they may lack the experience and ability to develop a solid case. That’s where Adam Leath, the Gainesville-based southeast regional director of investigations and response for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), comes in. Leath’s expertise can help agencies determine if an investigation is worth pursuing and aid officers in collecting evidence that may otherwise be overlooked.
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Source: forensicmag.com
Citation:
Swirko, C. (2013, 22). Gainesville.com. Forensics utilized in animal abuse crackdown. Retrieved from http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130519/ARTICLES/130519583?p=2&tc=pg