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The chapters are ordered to follow the typical trajectory of an escalating criminal animal cruelty case. Before addressing the investigation aspect of these cases, the book first emphasizes the importance of a preliminary understanding of the subject matter of the investigation, found in Chapter 2. From there, the chapters discuss the various phases and components of a thorough investigation, starting with the baseline expectations for each case assessment (Chapter 3) through execution of a search warrant and evidence collection (Chapters 9 and 10). The final third of the book discusses the phases of a case that typically occur after the initial investigation and/or search warrant execution (Chapter 11, 12, and 13), concluding with remedies for animal ownership and trial (Chapters 15 and 16).

Acknowledging that differing animal cruelty offenses present unique hallmarks or challenges, Appendix A: Specific Case Protocols is included as a quick reference source. This appendix is organized by the nature of the crime or injury and provides in‐the‐moment advice and reminders specific to that type of animal cruelty case, while cross‐referencing recommended forms, checklists, agreements, templates, and resources provided in Appendices B–D.