Code 3 Associates is a nonprofit organization that provides professional animal protection education and training nationwide. Its work supports animal control officers, law enforcement personnel, and animal welfare professionals with practical, standards-based instruction designed to build field-ready skills and promote humane, effective, and defensible practices. Certified programs emphasize real-world application, including humane animal handling, cruelty investigations, operational readiness, and response to animal-related incidents and disasters.

Training is available in person and online. Participants can choose scheduled classes, live virtual courses, on-demand learning, or self-paced programs through the organization’s online academy. Specialized offerings include essential animal services training, equine investigations, body condition scoring proficiency, disaster response, and cruelty investigation training. Custom classes are also available.

Code 3 Associates helps professionals strengthen decision-making and prepare to enforce animal protection laws and manage challenging situations. In addition to professional education, the organization shares pet preparedness guidance to help people include animals in household emergency plans. Based in Longmont, Colorado, Code 3 Associates works toward building disaster-capable communities for people and pets.