New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The agents of the NJSPCA were established as law enforcement officers in charge of investigating and prosecuting all persons involved in animal abuse and neglect.

[1] Since it no longer conducts Law Enforcement operations the New Jersey SPCA has diverted its efforts towards fund raising and education on proper animal care and welfare.

In addition, HLEOs carry and use firearms, batons, pepper spray, and handcuffs, use physical, less lethal, and deadly force, conduct investigations and surveillance for animal cruelty cases, sign complaints and issue summonses for criminal charges and/or civil violations, confiscate and seize animals, and make arrests with or without warrant for violations of the animal cruelty laws under NJ Title 4.

Agents and Officers receive training in Title 4 law, self-defense tactics, usage of baton and pepper spray, investigations, seizing animals, emergency vehicle operations, and report writing.

[4] The NJSPCA uses various vehicles in its fleet including Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors, Chevrolet Express vans, a trailer converted into a mobile command center, and a former army truck.