Animal Control Officer Academy

Instructor:

JD DeLaTorre - Animal Control Officer, Livingston County Sheriff’s Office. During his fifteen-year career he has been involved in advanced investigations, animal cruelty and fighting enforcement, equine cases, tactical first aid, de-escalation, emergency livestock response, search warrant execution, evidence collection, kennel inspections, bite investigations, and public education. 

Mr. DeLaTorre currently serves as President of the Michigan Association of Animal Control Officers (MAACO). 

Course Description:

This 5-week, 120-hour training program prepares students for the duties of a professional Animal Control Officer. Successfully completing the course certifies them to serve as Animal Control Officer in the State of Michigan. 

Topics Include:

• Applying Animal Laws & Ordinances
• Identifying Cruelty & Neglect
• Crisis Intervention
• Animal First Aid & CPR 
• Using OC Spray
• Ethics & Professionalism
• Courtroom Procedures

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Course Details:

• DATES:  January 8-February 7, 2026 (Class meets Thursday, Friday and Saturday for 5-weeks)
• TIME: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• COST: 
• LOCATION: Oakland Police Academy 2900 Featherstone, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 - Location on Campus: Police Academy
• REGISTRATION: Email: policetraining@oaklandcc.edu or new phone: (248) 232-4227

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