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Seneca Humane
Society
SPCA
Humane Law
Enforcement
50 East
River Street Waterloo, NY
Hosted by Charles L. Goldthwait
II
Chief, Humane Law Enforcement
(Photographs are being prepared for this
page)
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"Welcome my fellow Law Enforcement
brothers, sisters, and fellow Americans! On behalf of myself
and the Seneca Humane Society/SPCA, Inc. in Seneca County, New York,
I thank you for visitng our web page. I must also thank the
National Reserve Law Officers Association for providing this web
site page as a service to all its members and the public we
serve."
..........Chief Charles L. Goldthwait
II
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About the Seneca Humane Society
Unit
The Seneca
Humane Society Unit was founded by Charles L. Goldthwait II as an all
Volunteer Humane Law Enforcement program. Consisting of eight members, the
Officers of this special Unit are sworn Peace Officers with
arrest powers persuant to New York State Law. All HLE
Officers are on call to respond to complaints of animal cruelty
and rescue in Seneca County, New York. The Unit has two
divisions: Animal Cruelty Investigation and Animal Rescue Corps
(Disaster and Seizure Services).
Chief Goldthwait told NRLO, "Humane Law Enforcement is a very
unique aspect of our Criminal Justice System in today's
society. Most HLE Officers in New York State are Volunteers
who, like most Reserve/Auxiliary Law Enforcement Units, commit their
time and personal money selflessly to provide services
which local Police are often too busy to perform.
Our Officers get little to no recognition, nor praise from their
peers, and truely give of themselves for their love of
animals. Our HLE Officers desire to see all creatures
receive equal justice when laws are broken. I have the utmost
respect for these special people who protect our animals and uphold
the rights of our citizens."
Web Author
Note: NRLO and its Members Salute you and your
Officers, Chief Goldthwait. We at NRLO are proud to introduce
you and your volunteers of the Seneca Humane Society, SPCA, Humane
Law Enforcement Unit to the rest of the country. We are also
proud to have you as NRLO Members.
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Introduction to
Animal Abuse
and Its Link to Crimes Against
People
by Charles L. Goldthwait II
Chief, Humane
Law Enforcement
Seneca Humane Society/SPCA, Inc.
Waterloo,
NY
"Recent studies by
the FBI have concluded that 100% of all serial killers were once
animal abusers as children and adolescents."
"American
citizens are finally beginning to understand the true need for
stopping violence against animals. They are recognizing that the
purpose for stricter standards of enforcement associated with animal
crimes is not solely to ensure humane treatment of animals; rather,
they are beginning to listen to the experts who have concluded that
violence against animals almost always indicates violence against
people."
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As a
veteran Law Enforcement Officer, I have been fortunate enough in my
career spanning the last few decades to have experienced a vast
array of both traditional and specialized Law Enforcement
occupations, positions, and duty assignments. I have held both
paid and volunteer positions within almost every geographic
jurisdiction level of government (federal, state, county, city,
town, village, and school district). I currently represent a
private corporation with a mission to protect animals, and it is
with this duty that I have found the greatest challenge. It is
a corporate organization perceived as a quasi-public agency due to the granting of Law
Enforcement powers through state law. This is true of all
Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA's)
incorporated within the state of New York.
In New York, crime against
animals has begun to have heightened recognition as a significant
societal problem. I believe that most of the renewed community
attention has been the result of the media and of the recent
"reality show" frenzy leading to the creation of one animal cop
show after the other. I would like to believe that the greater
influence leading to the heightened awareness would be the result of
the public being more informed about modern scientific theorist
conclusions regarding crime and acts of violence involving animals
and humans. However, I'm afraid that increased awareness is
more likely the result of the mass media. Either way, it is
difficult to deny that more Americans nationwide are waking to the
tragic incidence of animal cruelty.
I do not believe that the
individual incidence of cruelty to animals has increased, nor is it
currently increasing, beyond normal increments associated with
population gains. Rather, I believe that our continued
evolution as a more tolerant humane society coupled with
technological advances, greater understanding of our environment,
and through the constant cohabitation with other creatures, our
level of logical intelligent thought has begun affecting societal
demand for behavioral change.
We of human decent must
realize our dependence upon animals for many purposes beyond a
source of sustenance. Historically, it is extremely difficult
to study any era since the origins of written records where man
has not depended on animals for some purpose. These purposes
range from the most basic needs of food and clothing to animals used
in manners that provide for the enhancement of labor intensive
tasks. Still, animals are presently being utilized alongside
modern machinery as tools to ensure the efficiency of farming, for
numerous tasks associated with the service and protection of life
and property, and even for one of the oldest purposes of all -
simple companionship.
Unfortunately, there also
exists the ugly side of human relationship with animals which is a
highly subjective and controversial issue today. Recently,
science has uncovered many persuasive theories to help explain the
reason why humans abuse animals including determining some of the
rationale associated with violence occurring to both humans and
animals with a clear path of interrelation.
Study of issues of appropriate
conduct in relation to human dependence on animals for specific
purposes proves there exists a large disparity involving economic
status, geographical location and cultural origins of people.
The varying demographics of a population can weigh heavily on the
local communities' tolerances, or lack thereof, resulting in
assorted behaviors when humans interact with different species of
animals.
One example of these varied
behaviors would be found studying the long standing history of
animal fighting. In some countries it is completely acceptable
as a cultural tradition; yet in others, it is seen as a heinous
crime. Providing for greater debate surrounding the treatment
of animals is the continued increase of immigrants coming to America
from diverse cultural origins. Many of the people from
cultures inept to societal norms of America view animals as nothing
more than a food and clothing source, instruments to ease labor, or
a means by which to travel. Conditions aggravating these
beliefs are that immigrants of similar origin often stay within
locations where people of like beliefs settle.
Many bring or aquire animals,
which is natural of most cultures; however, when some of the traits
of their treatment of animals is discovered, their actions can be
construed as wrong or even barbaric. As one can easily
surmise, much of the individual belief over what is right and wrong
or moral conduct affecting the treatment of animals has been deemed
a learned behavior originated by the individual's environment
influences as they are reared. Arguably, it could be said that
animal abusers act out learned behaviors. Animal cruelty has
had similar evolutionary progression, or lack thereof, due to the
same close communal influences and nurturing that are often cited
when debating societal tolerances of family incest and similar
issues associated with an era when societal norms were not to
intrude upon family matters.
Modern society in America is
forcing government officials and the public to pay closer attention
to abnormal family happenings and to speak out protecting victims of
violence that was once common practice without question.
Unfortunately, there remains
many smaller geographically remote and aloof societies bound by
tradition to continue exercising their often antiquated beliefs that
result in conduct contrary to modern theories of humanity toward all
living things, societal morals, and modern law. Although more
often found within their small recluse groups, a significant portion
of these people stray from their groups and from the comfort of
their communes; and they can have difficulty adjusting to societal
norms resulting in their recognition as social outcasts.
Still others who stray may
come from families and communities with only selectively different
believes. These individuals may blend in with their new
surrounding for a while remaining relatively unnoticed. This
usually occurs until a point at which that specific issue arises
where that instilled inappropriate or unlawful behavior is exposed
to others. This can happen perhaps due to the individual's
ignorance of what is tolerated within this particular community,
through an act of negligence by the person who otherwise knows the
limits of acceptable behavior, or through an act of arrogance
performed without care since in this person's mind, their conduct is
justifiable and the norm as they perceive it from experience.
This is often the case with acts of incest, child molestation and
abuse, domestic violence, and animal cruelty.
In our immensely regulated
society with the presence of so many diverse groups - American
born or migrants - within our country's urban municipalities,
the beliefs and inborn persona of these populations bring wide
variances to our traditional morals and laws. It is often
argued that certain or even all habitual immoral and criminal
behaviors may be causative results of living in conditions of
poverty, lack of education, and peer pressure experienced throughout
childhood.
It is now a fact established
by the FBI that there exists a valid link between animal abuse and
violence against people. Recent studies by the FBI have
concluded that 100% of all serial killers were once animal abusers
as children and adolescents. Scientific study of crime, and
specifically animal abuse, by sociologists and criminologists has
resulted in the belief that animal cruelty is quite often a
precursory crime. This means that criminal behavior is
perpetrated for the purpose of practice to attain skill and
perfection of the criminal's "craft." Precursory crime
prepares criminals for progression to more comprehensive criminal
acts. Gradually they gain greater confidence and desire to
perform more violent acts against animals and eventually against
people.
Additional studies have also
identified a definitive connection to domestic or family violence
and the abuse of animals. Domestic violence has reached the
level of epidemic in the United States. Most often it is found
to be a gender-oriented crime performed by a male against a female
or child. Although awareness and reporting of this criminal
behavior is at an all time high, violence against women and children
has existed secretly within the privacy of the American family for
centuries. The perpetrator uses violent behavior to control
his family and to satisfy whatever specific need he has at the time
of release. Since acts of violence are very often chocked full
of emotion, there is no greater target for these acts than those
with closest ties and in the closest proximity to the actor than his
family.
My intent is not to bombard
you in this article with a bunch of statistical data. However,
there exists one study done by three researchers from Utah
State University, one of whom is a very distinguished researcher and
author that has expertise with domestic violence and with its link
to animal abuse. Frank R. Ascione PhD, accompanied by
Claudia V. Weber MS and Davis S. Wood in 1997,
conducted a survey entitled "The Abuse of Animals and
Domestic Violence: A National Survey of Shelters for Women Who
are Battered." I believe the results speak for
themselves in support of how family violence often includes animals
and therefore implies animal abuse should also be deemed a major
societal problem.
The researchers surveyed 50
shelter programs for battered women which yielded responses from 48
of them. The shelter staff were asked, "Do women who come into
your shelter talk about incidents of pet abuse?" The staff
reported that of all the women who had pets, which was about 70%,
about 85% of the women told them that their household pets were also
abused. The staff was then asked, "Do children who come
into your shelter talk about incidents of pet abuse?" The
staff advised the researchers that of the children accompanying
their mother to the shelter who were also questioned regarding the
abuse of household pets, 63% of them had indicated that their pets
were abused. These numbers are quite staggering, and many
other similar surveys produced very close results to those reported
here. This is certainly not definitive proof that all domestic
violence reporting households with animals also have abusers who
harm women, children, and the family pet. However, there does exist
sufficient evidence to support the strong propensity for abusive men
to expand their violent behavior to all members of the household, be
they human or animal.
There may exist many
psychological reasons associated with the cause of an abuser's
violent behavior. But there are a few true constants involved
with all instances of domestic or family violence. These
constants are that these acts always result in irrevocable harm to
the family order be it physical, psychological, or both; that it is
more often on-going; and that it typically involves all living
occupants of the household.
As evident from statistical
data collected by sociologists and criminologists, law enforcement
agencies, and social services officials, animal abuse is often a
crime that is an indicator of abusive behavior toward people
occurring simultaneously or subsequent to the perpetrator's
preparatory acts boosting their confidence to victimize a
person. Therefore, animal abuse is criminal behavior that must
be investigated and prosecuted by all law enforcement and judiciary
agencies. Unfortunately, many of these agencies'
administrators are not aware of the link between animal and human
violence and the importance of resonding to complaints of animal
cruelty including conducting a thorough investigation.
Even worse, some agency
officials prioritize these crimes as "nuisance complaints" for
multiple reasons including staff and budgetary shortages, the
extensive amount of time involved with response and investigation,
and sadly their own personal beliefs that animal cruelty is not a
crime. These improper purposes result in insufficient response
and investigation, or none at all. The positive point to be made
here is that American citizens are finally beginning to understand
the true need for stopping violence against animals. They are
recognizing that the purpose for stricter standards of enforcement
associated with animal crimes is not solely to ensure humane
treatment of animals; rather, they are beginning to listen to the
experts who have concluded that violence against animals almost
always indicates violence against people.
Therefore, when Humane Law
Enforcement and Police Officers save an animal, they may also be
saving the life of a child or a woman or of many men, women,
and children should they identify and stop a precursory criminal or
future serial killer. It is with this point made that I declare my
current law enforcement endeavor to be my most challenging
yet.
There is so much more at stake
when Humane Law Enforcement or traditional law enforcement officers
investigate and enforce animal cruelty laws. The true issues that
create the challenge I speak of is getting all law enforcers to
recognize and accept this criminal behavior as not only protection
of animals, but also of people. This challenge holds true for
the public as well. We need more witnesses to animals being
abused to contact law enforcement officials to report these
crimes. Moreover, these reporters need to identify themselves
and follow through with any prosecution proceedings
necessary. Then we responders to these heinous crimes may just
prevent ongoing, or soon to be occurring, violence against a family
member of the perpetrator and deter further loss of life.
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About Charles L.
Goldthwait II
Chief, Humane Law
Enforcement
Seneca Humane Society/SPCA, Inc./Waterloo,
NY 
Chief Charles L.
Goldthwait II is a retired Police Officer; he is retired due to
an in-line-of-duty injury. He is a New York State Certified Peace
Officer Trainer who founded the Humane Law Enforcement Program and
initiated the Seneca Humane Society's authority as a SPCA.
Chief Goldthwait has over 23 years of Law Enforcement experience
including being the former Chief of Onondaga County Auxiliary Police
and former Police Captain. As Police Captain, he was Chief
Administrative Officer in charge of research and development,
personnel, training, and criminal investigations. He has been a
Field Training Officer over most of his career.
Additional Background
Information:
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City of Syracuse Police
Department
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Onondaga County Sheriff's
Office
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U.S. Department of Veteans
Affairs Police Department
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Town of Camillus Police
Department
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Village of Jordan Police
Department - Police Captain
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Liverpool Central School
District - Truant Officer and District
Investigator
Recipient of the
Following Awards:
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American Police Hall of
Fame "Law Enforcement Purple Heart" granted in the year 2000 for
sustaining a line-of-duty injury while in prsuit of a
suspect
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"Humanitarian of the Year
Award 2002" for commitment and dedication to the prevention of
cruelty to animals, presented by the Strayhaven Humane Society and
SPCA, Inc. Tioga County, NY
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Received numerous
additional commendations and certificates of merit throughout
career for dedicated and meritorious service.
Positions Held and
Experience:
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Police Officer -
Patrol
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Deputy Sheriff - Jail
Inmate Supervision, Prisoner Transport, and Court Security
Officer
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Criminal Investigator and
Juvenile Officer
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Truancy
Officer
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Police Supervisor and
Administrator
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Chief of Auxiliary Police
(also, Founder of Auxiliary Police Program)
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Chief, Humane Law
Enforcement (four separate counties within upstate NY, Founder or
Resurrected program in shambles)
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President Police
Benevolent Association
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NYS Division of Criminal
Justice Services General Topics Peace Officer Instructor and
School Director
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NYS Division of Criminal
Justice Services General Topics Security Guard Instructor and
School Director.
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NYS Commission of
Corrections Correction Officer Instructor
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Emergency Care Public
Instructor, National Safety Council.
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Health and Safety
Community Instructor, American Red Cross
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U.S. Air Force Auxiliary -
Civil Air Patrol Squadron Leadership School. Current Rank:
First Lieutenant Duty Position Health Services Officer and
Emergency Services Officer.
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Field Training Officer -
20 years with various agencies.
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Departmental Training
Officer as Police Administrator
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Emergency Management FEMA,
NY State Emergency Management Office, and various local emergency
management courses - over 400 hours classroom and practical,
including 10 years leadership experience and Incident Command
System leadership.
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Author of numerous
Standard Operating Procedures Manual for Police, Auxiliary Police,
and Humane Law Enforcement.
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Author of numerous
Strategic Plans for Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
organizations.
Education:
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Associates Degree,
Criminal Justice Administration
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Certificate, Fire
Protection Technology emphasis on Fire Administration
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Certificate, Legal
Assistant/Paralegal Studies
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Basic Police Training
Academies (3) totaling approximately 800 classroom training
hours.
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Basic Peace Officer
Training Academy (1) approximately 100 classroom training
hours.
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Basic Corrections Training
Academy (1) approximately 320 classroom training
hours.
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Advanced Police Training
including In-Service, Breath-Test-Operator and Impaired Driver,
and numerous others totaling approximately 440 classroom and
practical training hours.
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About the
Volunteer Officers
of Humane Law Enforcement
Seneca
HS-SPCA, NY
Seneca Humane
Society/SPCA
Department of Animal Protective Services
Animal
Cruelty Investigation Division
Humane Law Enforcement
Investigators
"Herein are brief profiles of the all
volunteer staff of Humane Law Enforcement Officers of the Seneca
HS/SPCA Animal Cruelty Investigation Division. These short
tidbits of information are in no way presented as a complete
representation of each Officer's personal background. A task
of that nature would indeed require some time to portray the wealth
of knowledge and experience possessed by each and every one of these
extraordinary people. Rather, my intent was to provide an
introductory synopsis of what I feel touches on a few of the most
readily outstanding features of each Investigator's history and
persona allowing ample room for their own comprehensive
autobiography to be told in their words and style. I would
like to add that my respect for each and all of these individuals
for who they are and what they do is immense; thank you all!"
........... Charles L. Goldthwait II, Chief, Humane Law
Enforcement
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Covert, Aaron B.
Ovid,
NY, Shield #11
Animal Cruelty Investigator - Deputy Supervisor
Investigations
Investigator/Peace Officer
Aaron Covert is a key staff member as Deputy Supervisor of
Investigations. It is his job to assist the Chief Agent
oversee field investigations including providing intervention, when
necessary, to ensure crime scenes are properly processed and that
Investigators have assistance in any manner needed. Aaron also
is a New York State Corrections Officer employed at a local state
prison, and he is an experienced Dog Control Officer for a local
town within Seneca County. In his spare time, he can be found
volunteering for the Seneca HS/SPCA fighting animal cruelty.
Aaron is a seasoned veteran who has devoted his career to Law
Enforcement in field operations and by ensuring that offenders
stay in custody to promote the well-being of the public.
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Franco, Eileen M.
Seneca Falls,
NY, Shield #12
Animal Cruelty Investigator
Investigator/Peace Officer Eileen Franco is one of my most
experienced animal handlers and, unfortunately, one of my most
sought-after volunteers. Eileen has worked in the Human
Services field for many years including providing much needed
intervention for juveniles and developmentally challenged
people. She also runs her own animal rescue and volunteers for
Beverly Animal Shelter. When Eileen
isn't working her paid job, she is volunteering. Eileen is a
shining example of a care-giver, whether helping people or
animals. Should an animal be in need, she provides shelter,
security, sustenance, and direction. When she identifies an
animal abuser, she is more than willing to provide them with
shelter, security, sustenance and direction equally - only they
will go to the county lock-up instead of her home. When
dealing with animal advocacy, Eileen will not back down ensuring
animals are treated humanely and ensuring offenders are
prosecuted to the fullest extent possible.
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Hensel, Richard A.
Romulus, NY,
Shield #18
Animal Cruelty Investigator - Supervisor
Investigations
Investigator/Peace Officer Richard "Dick" Hensel is my
Supervisor of Investigations. It is his job to assist the
Chief Agent with the day-to-day administrative and operational
issues associated with managing a Humane Law Enforcement
Department. Dick is no stranger to Law Enforcement; he is a
former Reserve/Auxiliary Police Officer from the Western New York
County of Niagara. Dick is also a seasoned Registered Nurse,
currently employed by the New York State Department of Correctional
Services. Another one of my sought after volunteers, when not
working to earn a living, Dick is also volunteering for Beverly Animal Shelter or providing some
form of public safety activity related to Law Enforcement or health
care. Dick is the wrong guy to challenge regarding humane
treatment of people or animals. He knows when animals are not
being treated appropriately and understands the law prohibiting such
inhumane treatment. He is a true champion in the fight
for public safety for all, with a soft spot for our furry
friends.
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Houser, Travis L.
Romulus, NY,
Shield #14
Animal Cruelty Investigator
Investigator/Peace Officer Travis Houser is the resident
professor on our staff and definitely is our senior lawman. A
former educator, soldier, and animal welfare advocate, Travis owns
an animal rescue that specializes in caring for many of the animals
others have stigmatized as dangerous. Travis has a unique
variety of expertise and wisdom which he shares with the SPCA, and
we use his "gift with words" for our Public Relations and Press
Releases. We have not verified this fact yet, however, I
believe Travis just may be the eldest Peace Officer still active in
New York State and perhaps a runner-up for senior Lawman
nationally. At 83 years young, Travis became my most senior
graduate of the Basic Course for Peace Officers in New York
State. But more importantly, Travis is in exemplary physical
and mental shape. Travis is very active with cycling; in fact,
he performs in cycling competitions across the United States.
He is definitely not to be underestimated by any would be criminals
thinking they may get the upper hand over Travis. He is a rare
crusader for the common good and justice. Travis is the whole
package - intelligent, healthy, and sincere when it comes to
enforcing the laws that are in place to protect our
animals.
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Jenkins, Dallyn C.
Waterloo, NY,
Shield #15
Animal Cruelty Investigator - Animal Custodial
Manager
Investigator/Peace Officer and owner of the Beverly Animal Shelter, Dallyn C. Jenkins
is the reason I was able to create the SPCA for Seneca County, New
York. She is the facilitator who provides the shelter for the
entire county's homeless, abused, and otherwise forgotten animal
population. Dallyn is our Animal Custodial Manager; to
establish a case for animal cruelty, she ensures that the animals
lawfully taken as "live evidence" are treated
appropriately. These animals must not only be humanely
treated, as all animals should be, but they also require special
attention since they are held by the SPCA for the local court.
Dallyn has the added burden of dealing with the court system, the
owners and their defense attorneys, and with other officials who
very closely scrutinize the SPCA's every move when an animal is held
as evidene of a crime. Dallyn is another rare person who gives
selflessly to the animals and people of her community. Her
previous occupation as a Nurse, coupled with her many years of
caring for animals, proves she is also the perfect choice for our
Manager of Animals in Custody. She tirelessly tends to the
shelter occupants having many 25-hour days and 8-day weeks.
When not actually providing hands-on care for the animals at her
shelter, she is out in the field advocating, educating, and
enforcing laws relating to the welfare of animals as if she could
single-handedly save them all! And don't tell Dallyn that she
can't just do just that. In my opinion, she sets the standard for
all animal welfare operatives and organizations alike in the Central
and Western portion of New York State.
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Kelley, Matthew D.
Savannah, NY,
Shield #17
Animal Cruelty Investigator - Field Training
Officer
Investigator/Peace Officer Matthew Kelley is my most
experienced Humane Law Enforcement Officer. Matt has been an
Animal Cruelty Investigator under my supervision for several
years. I have personally relied on Matt to assist me in
training new Investigators in multiple jurisdictions throughout
my ventures in creating Humane Law Enforcement programs in New York
State. He is a seasoned Law Enforcement Officer and skilled
Investigator. Matt is currently the Seneca SPCA's Field
Training Officer who is responsible in assisting the Chief Agent
ensuring that all Field Agents are ready to respond. Following
classroom training, Matt provides field supervision and mentoring to
all recruits new to performing enforcement duties involving the
investigation of crimes perpetrated against animals. Matt is a
true professional who has held numerous paid and volunteer Law
Enforcement positions. Matt is also a New York State Certified
Paramedic and experienced life-saver. He performs outstanding
public safety services and trains those who perform these same
services, with the highest ethical standards regardless if there is
any payment or other benefit associated with the duty at hand.
He is my pinch-hitter when our staff needs direction for any
comprehensive matter.
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McWorter, Virginia L.
Romulus,
NY, Shield #13
Animal Cruelty Investigator - Supervisor
Communications
Investigator/Peace Officer Virginia "Jenny" McWhorter is one
of our most enthusiastic and intense Agents. Jenny's
responsibilities include the very important task of receiving,
recording, and disseminating the complaints of alleged cruelty to
animals and related crimes against animals. She must
communicate directly with those reporting the criminal behavior and
sort out all of the facts possible to substantiate the validity of
the complaint. Then, she chooses an Investigator to assign the
complaint based upon such Investigator's close proximity to the
incident location and workload. Jenny's personable demeanor,
ability to quickly assess situations, and fearlessness when asking
the more difficult questions, made her a shoe-in for Supervisor of
our Communications Unit. Jenny also possesses a sound
knowledge of animal behavior and extensive handling
experience. Her intuitive nature associated with animal
treatment leaves her a natural for the position of
Investigator. I perceive Jenny as very
likely to obtain many confessions through interrogation
when questioning suspects. She not only volunteers as an
Animal Cruelty Investigator, she also works for an animal
rescue. Her contribution to our team of Humane Law
Enforcers is vital to our success!
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Tompkins, Patrick A.
East
Syracuse, NY, Shield #16
Animal Cruelty Investigator - Training
Assistant
Investigator/Peace Officer Patrick A. Tompkins has a vast
background in Law Enforcement, EMS, and security services. He
hasn't even reached the age of 30, but he is well versed in the
field of Public Safety for any age. Patrick is my training
assistant and a man with much to offer us at the SPCA. Patrick
is a graduate of the National K-9 School of Dog Trainers, Co-founder
of Central New York Personal Safety which is a program that
provides safety training for Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and for
Emergency Medical Services providers. He is a New York
State Certified Emergency Medical Technician and a black-belt
Martial Artist. His experience with defensive tactics and dog
handling alone have provided our Agents with much welcomed insight
toward protecting themselves in the field against potential threats
from people and animals alike. Patrick is a very good speaker
and presenter of information. Patrick exhibits sincere concern
for people and animals, and this motivates him to provide for their
safety. He has a great rapport with everyone, which is an
immensely important asset to possess in the Law Enforcement
field.
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