Art Munoz, Director, Garland Animal Services
Art is currently the Director of Animal Services for the City of Garland. Since 2004, he has conducted hundreds of animal cruelty investigations. He is a Commissioned Peace Officer, recognized as an expert witness in the court of law, and proficient in creating tactical OPS plans for successful execution of search warrants. He’s gained broad animal welfare experience, including shelter operations, animal care and rehabilitation, animal placement, and public outreach. His collaboration with regional animal services organizations has provided a unique perspective of common problems and solutions in animal welfare. Art has earned numerous specialized certifications involving animal welfare & law enforcement. Some of his credentials include Basic ACO/THHS/TDSHS, Blood Sports Investigations/NYPD Humane Law Enforcement Division, NACHO Levels I & II, NACIS Levels I & II, Equine Investigations Levels I & II, Multiple Gang Training, Crisis Intervention Training, Large Animal Behavior and Handling, and Disaster Animal Response. His casework includes dogfighting, cockfighting, animal hoarding, and large-scale livestock and equine cruelty cases, many resulting in criminal convictions and incarceration of animal abusers.