Animal Calls
Possibly eligible for TCOLE 3287
Course Goal
To prepare Telecommunicators for calls related to animals and to recognize the hazards related to animal calls.
This course will discuss the calls regarding animals. The topics will include barking dogs, animal abuse and cruelty, exotic animals, loose animals, animal attacks, and diseases carried by animals.
This course will discuss the calls regarding animals. The topics will include barking dogs, animal abuse and cruelty, exotic animals, loose animals, animal attacks, and diseases carried by animals.
Introduction
Most animal-related calls are non-emergency calls. Repeated animal calls lead to complacency. Animal calls can lead to fatalities in certain circumstances. It is important to recognize the dangers related to animal calls.
Most animal-related calls are non-emergency calls. Repeated animal calls lead to complacency. Animal calls can lead to fatalities in certain circumstances. It is important to recognize the dangers related to animal calls.
Curriculum
Course Documentation
- Online Course Acknowledgement
- Expectations for Online Students
- Learning Objectives
- Animal Calls Worksheet
Introduction
04:34
- Introduction
- Video Transcript: 9-1-1 Cat Call
- Video: 9-1-1 Cat Call
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Barking Dog Calls
01:41
- Barking Dogs
- Video Transcript: Barking Dog Leads to Shooting
- Video: Barking Dog Leads to Shooting
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Animal Cruelty/Abuse
02:15
- Animal Cruelty/Abuse
- Video: Spot Animal Abuse Dial 9-1-1 (PSA)
- Video Transcript: Recent Animal Abuse Cases Show Need for Reporting
- Video: Recent Animal Abuse Cases show need for Reporting
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Exotic Animals
01:10
- Exotic Animals
- Video Transcript: Mom Found With 3 Tigers, Monkeys And Other Exotic Animals Inside Home
- Video: Mom Found With 3 Tigers, Monkeys And Other Exotic Animals Inside Home
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Loose Animals
04:17
- Loose Animals
- Video: Loose Elephants
- Video: Dash-Cam Deputy Hitting Deer at 114 mph
- Pic from Deputy vs Deer (114 MPH) - Some blood visible
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Animal Attacks
03:41
- Animal Attacks
- Video Transcript: Kinkajou Attack
- Video: Kinkajou Attack
- Video Transcript: 9-1-1 Call Intern Killed by Lion
- Video: 9-1-1 Call Intern Killed by Lion
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Diseases
03:19
- Diseases
- Video Transcript: Dog Spreads Plague
- Video: Dog Spreads Plague
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Conclusion
03:02
- Conclusion
- Video Transcript: Dogs Call 9-1-1
- Video: Dogs Call 9-1-1
- Knowledge Checkpoint
Final Exam
- Animal Calls - Final Exam
Course Evaluation
- Course Evaluation
About Your Instructor
Tina L. Chaffin
9-1-1 Training SpecialistI have over 22 years of experience as a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator/Trainer. I have experience in PSAPs large and small. I currently work part-time in a PSAP to retain my skills and industry knowledge.
I am passionate about training and public education.
I currently hold the following certifications NENA ENP, APCO RPL, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Master Telecommunicator and Advanced Instructor, Texas Department of Public Safety TCIC/TLETS Instructor, and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Instructor.