All MFHS new recruits, current state humane agents and investigators are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of online training and pass the coursework. All new recruits must complete at least 3 months field training and pass an exam. All agents are required to continue education/training via the courses offered to them throughout the year. All agents are required to review Minnesota State and Federal Animal Welfare Laws regularly. State Humane Agents are typically required to have at least 3 years field experience and/or animal welfare experience. Investigators are required to complete an additional 20 hours of online training, pass all coursework. Investigators typically have a minimum of 5 years professional field experience and are well versed in animal welfare laws.
We are not currently conducting in person training seminars at this time and instead have and are continuing to develop and offer webinars specifically designed for Minnesota Law Enforcement, current appointed MFHS State Humane Agents and new recruits. Each one hour session may provide 1 hour of continuing education credit to those who qualify.
When available, dates and times for training webinars will be posted here. Invitations to register for the webinars will be emailed to Minnesota law enforcement and MFHS state humane agents at least 2 weeks in advance and/or posted in the MFHS SHA communications workspace. Register early to make sure you get a virtual seat as space may be limited.
MFHS/HSUS Law Enforcement & State Humane Agent Education Series Webinars are as follows:
Minnesota Law Enforcement/MFHS State Humane Agent Training conducted by:
- Todd Stosuy-Field Services Mgr. at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, Former President-Board of Directors NACA
- Elisa Johnson-Executive Director/Director of Investigations/Minnesota State Humane Agent/Investigator at MFHS
- Maria DeWolf-St. Paul Assistant County Attorney, VP Board of Directors at MFHS
- Christine Coughlin-Former MN Director, HSUS
(The slide presentation for the above training is available upon written request to sworn Minnesota peace officers and current appointed MFHS state humane agents.)
MFHS State Humane Agent Training conducted by:
- Sgt. Mike Frye-Mpls. PD, MFHS State Humane Agent-Investigations
- Jena Wasche-Mpls. PD, Animal control specialist, MFHS State Humane Agent-Investigations
- Mark Anderson-Retired NMACC/ACO
- Mario Lee-Ramsey County ACO
- Elisa Johnson-Executive Director/Director of Investigations/MFHS state humane agent/Investigator
(The webinar for the above training is available upon written request to current appointed MFHS state humane agents.)
Thank you to our wonderful colleagues at HSUS, ASPCA, Justice Clearinghouse and NACA for your support.
For more information please Contact us.
We are not currently conducting in person training seminars at this time and instead have and are continuing to develop and offer webinars specifically designed for Minnesota Law Enforcement, current appointed MFHS State Humane Agents and new recruits. Each one hour session may provide 1 hour of continuing education credit to those who qualify.
When available, dates and times for training webinars will be posted here. Invitations to register for the webinars will be emailed to Minnesota law enforcement and MFHS state humane agents at least 2 weeks in advance and/or posted in the MFHS SHA communications workspace. Register early to make sure you get a virtual seat as space may be limited.
MFHS/HSUS Law Enforcement & State Humane Agent Education Series Webinars are as follows:
- Animal Welfare Law and Field Education
- Minnesota Animal Welfare Law, Animal Fighting & Animal Welfare Investigations
- Approaching Dogs and Advanced Field Education
Minnesota Law Enforcement/MFHS State Humane Agent Training conducted by:
- Todd Stosuy-Field Services Mgr. at Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter, Former President-Board of Directors NACA
- Elisa Johnson-Executive Director/Director of Investigations/Minnesota State Humane Agent/Investigator at MFHS
- Maria DeWolf-St. Paul Assistant County Attorney, VP Board of Directors at MFHS
- Christine Coughlin-Former MN Director, HSUS
(The slide presentation for the above training is available upon written request to sworn Minnesota peace officers and current appointed MFHS state humane agents.)
MFHS State Humane Agent Training conducted by:
- Sgt. Mike Frye-Mpls. PD, MFHS State Humane Agent-Investigations
- Jena Wasche-Mpls. PD, Animal control specialist, MFHS State Humane Agent-Investigations
- Mark Anderson-Retired NMACC/ACO
- Mario Lee-Ramsey County ACO
- Elisa Johnson-Executive Director/Director of Investigations/MFHS state humane agent/Investigator
(The webinar for the above training is available upon written request to current appointed MFHS state humane agents.)
Thank you to our wonderful colleagues at HSUS, ASPCA, Justice Clearinghouse and NACA for your support.
For more information please Contact us.
What a fantastic training event! A very special thank you to HSUS and all our incredible and dedicated MFHS state humane agents, law enforcement officers, ACOs and special guests for making it such a fantastic day for all!!!
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