Code 3 Associates Inc

A nonprofit organization

Help Us Build Disaster Capable Communities for People and Pets

At Code 3 Associates, we understand that effective disaster response and expert animal protection begin with professional, specialized training.

In times of crisis—whether a devastating hurricane or a hidden case of animal cruelty—animals are often the most vulnerable. Our mission is to close that gap by providing public safety officers across the country with the advanced skills necessary to save lives and enforce animal protection laws. Every donation to Code 3 Associates fuels this critical training mission.


Why Your Support Matters

When disaster strikes or an investigation is launched, the preparedness of first responders is paramount. Your support directly impacts our ability to deliver the two cornerstones of our training program:

  • Training in Disaster Response: We equip animal law enforcement officers, emergency managers, and community volunteers with the skills to successfully care for animals in your community, investigate animal cruelty, and manage large-scale animal incidents, such as those caused by natural disasters. Our curriculum, often featuring realistic field scenarios, ensures responders can rapidly assess needs, execute complex animal rescues, provide critical care, and establish emergency sheltering during catastrophic events like wildfires, floods, and storms.

  • Training in Animal Control and Cruelty Investigations: We train law enforcement professionals to both effectively handle animal encounters in your community and build legally sound cases against animal cruelty. In partnership with Colorado State University, our programs focus on critical skills like evidence collection, forensic investigation techniques, search warrant execution, and expert witness testimony to empower officers to bring justice to victims of animal neglect and abuse.


Join Us in Making a Difference: Funding Our Education Mission
Your donation provides essential funding for our education mission, ensuring critical animal protection knowledge is accessible to all:

  • Training Scholarships: You fund scholarships for individuals who will take their specialized knowledge directly back to their local communities.

  • Subsidized Training: Your gift lower the cost of specialized courses for public safety officers, making expert training in disaster response and animal cruelty investigations attainable for agencies with limited budgets nationwide.

Together, we can build a world where communities are equipped to protect animals in the face of any disaster. Join Code 3 Associates in our mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of animals and the people who love them. Donate today to help us save lives and strengthen communities.

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Mission

Code 3 Associates is dedicated to providing specialized training and educational resources for individuals and agencies involved in animal law enforcement and emergency animal welfare. Our mission is training with a purpose: to build disaster-capable communities by delivering certified programs that equip professionals to enforce animal protection laws, respond effectively to disasters, and manage animal incidents.

Background Statement

Founded in 1985 in South Lake Tahoe, California, Code 3 Associates began with a simple but essential vision: to provide crucial, specialized training for law enforcement officers facing complex animal-related situations. We were incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1998.

Ten years later, in response to the urgent needs highlighted by the Oklahoma City bombings, we developed BART (Big Animal Rescue Truck). This fully self-sufficient, state-of-the-art vehicle was instrumental in supporting animal rescue and care in disaster zones for many years. BART's introduction marked a significant chapter in our history, demonstrating our commitment to specialized resources and leading to a period where direct disaster deployment was a significant part of our mission.

From Response to Readiness: Training with a Purpose

Today, we have come full circle to embrace our founding mission. The expertise gained during our years of direct disaster response now fuels our specialized curriculum. We have shifted our focus back to providing crucial training for law enforcement officers facing complex animal-related situations.. In partnership with Colorado State University, we offer a broad range of animal-related training programs and academies across the United States. Each year, we educate over 1,500 students, equipping them with critical skills for animal law enforcement, emergency response, and humane animal care.

As we continue to grow, our commitment is to expand our educational offerings by making our expertise accessible, strengthening communities and ensuring they are equipped to protect animals in the face of injustice and disaster.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Code 3 Associates Inc

Year Established

1985

Tax id (EIN)

84-1461821

Category

Animal-Related, Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, Education, Community Improvement & Capacity Building

Organization Size

Medium Organization

Address

1456 SKYWAY DR
LONGMONT, CO 80504

Service areas

US

Phone

303-772-7724

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