Like many of you, the HSUS and other groups, The Stand Up For Pits Foundation repeatedly-every chance we get-stronly and loudly state that animal abuse is a social issue. The abuse against animals everyone’s problem whether you own an animal or not and that banning and vilifying the victim (specifically, Pit Bull “type” dogs) is not only a bandaid on a gushing wound but blatant avoidance to recognize a very broken society.
Well…..we are SO happy to report that FBI director JAMES COMEY has decided that CRUELTY TO ANIMALS WILL GET ITS OWN CATEGORY IN FEDERAL CRIME REPORTS FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!
What does this mean?
Just as the FBI tracks hate crimes and other important categories, they will now have critical data on animal cruelty. Before this expansion of the FBI’s focus, there was no process for capturing animal cruelty data on the statewide or national level.
FINALLY the government is recognizing overwhelming scientific research that demonstrates the close relationship between animal cruelty crimes and other types of crimes, including interpersonal violence, property crimes, and drug offenses.
Until recently, violence towards children, the elderly, and other domestic violence had been considered to be unrelated to violence towards animals. The correlation that has now been established between animal abuse, family violence, and other forms of community violence, can be tracked and documented by law enforcement.
When it comes to data collection, we will see the immediate rewards as law enforcement becomes much more aware of animal cruelty crimes.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS HERE ARE SOME LINKS;
http://www.fayobserver.com/blogs/features/animal_house/animal-house-fbi-adds-animal-cruelty-category-to-nation-s/article_cd6e9534-3f4d-11e4-a905-0017a43b2370.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wayne-pacelle/big-news-fbi-to-start-tra_b_5837234.html
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT FBI DIRECTOR JAMES COMEY
http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/executives/comey
JAMES COMEY FACEBOOK PAGE (automatically generated page) but absolutely worth giving it a “like”.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/James-Comey/133497776690056#