Colorado Animal Welfare Conference Session
Legal Considerations for Animal Management Officers
10:30am–noon • August 18, 2026
Lakewood Ballroom
Field Services
This session discusses when you may legally enter property and seize an animal and when a warrant is requred. Under the Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, citizens are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. Because animals are legally considered property, removing them or entering private property to investigate can trigger constitutional protections. This training will outline your responsibilities under the Fourth Amendment and other applicable legal requirements to ensure you are lawfully performing your duties.
Jenna roth
Jenna has spent her netire legal career working in local government with a strong focus on law enforcement. She spent the first 16 years as a prosecutor before transitioning to police legal advisor in 2018. Jenna joined the City of Westminster in 2022. She advises command staff, provides legal training, and attempts to answer any and all questions from members of the police department. Jenna attended law school at the University of Iowa, graduating in 2001. While she generally prefers dogs over people, in her free time she does enjoy spending time with her husband and two children.