Presenter(s) name(s): Kevin Hearst

Organization: Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI)

Credentials: Adjunct Prof at University of Missouri Extension 

Bio: Kevin D. Hearst Sr. was hired by DeKalb County Animal Control in August 1994, where he received several commendations for outstanding investigation work. 

Officer Hearst Sr. has severed 24 years with DeKalb County and was promoted to Chief Cruelty Investigator in 2008, and joined DeKalb County’s first Animal Cruelty Taskforce with two sworn Police Officers. He also served as expert witness involving (blood sports, ritual sacrifice, and dangerous animal, animal cruelty investigations).

Officer Hearst Sr. was afforded to opportunity to become an instructor for The Humane Society of United States (LEO teaching program) and Law Enforcement Training Institute (National Animal Cruelty Investigation Schools), (Atlanta Humane Society) and (Animal Law Source); where he continued his passion for teaching. With his robust teaching style and high energy presentations!