Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the law enforcement nature of our courses, AACIS only provides instructor-led courses in a classroom environment. As a response to COVID-19, AACIS is shifting some parts of the class to an online environment, but classroom attendance is required for the scenario-based and high-liability training components of our courses.
The animal control officer certification courses are designed for existing animal control officers who seek certification. People who have never worked in the field of animal control should only consider attending the basic animal control officer certification course if they are looking to enter the profession of animal control. The investigation courses are only offered to law enforcement and animal control officers who are currently employed with a government agency or contracted through a government agency. Due to the nature of these classes, they are not offered to the general public.
A completed IRS Form W-9 is available on this site for download. The link is located in the footer of each page.