Julia Smith

I was hired in March of 1985 by Salt Lake County Animal Services as Public Relations Manager working with radio and television to promote responsible pet ownership. First to become pro-active in the industry. Promoting sterilization of all cats, dogs, rabbits, any and all domestic pets. Salt lake county became an example throughout the U.S. I taught seminars under the direction of the director of Animal Services for the next 10 years. I was on the panel to re-write ordinances for the field operations. I was fortunate to develop a strong bond with over 5 TV channels and 12 radio stations in order to promote adoption, education and owner responsibility.

I left the Public Relations Department and transferred to the field in1998. I scored 87% on the Selection Test. My years as an Animal Control Officer changed the lives for hundreds of pets as well as people. Once a graduate from the Peace Officer and Training (P.O.S.T)as a Special Functions Officer, my involvement in cruelty investigations tripled. Henry's Law became a 3rd degree felony charge in the state of Utah. Henry was a Dachshund placed in an oven by the boyfriend of the dog owner and his feet were severely burned. At that time the laws were changed to a 3rd degree felony based on the level of cruelty. I became astute on every state and federal law regarding animals large and small.

FEMA and Disaster Training

Large Animal Cruelty Investigation

Defensive Tactics Certification

Levels 1-8 Animal Cruelty Investigation

Investigative and Report Writing 1-4 Salt Lake County

Run 3-4 miles a day with or without my dog, Elsha, a 4 year old Australian Shepherd. I hike in State and National Parks. I owned my own sailboat and sailed at Great Salt Lake, I sold it in 2012. I now sail occasionally with friends in San Diego and when time permits on the gulf side of Florida. Have friends in St Petersburg at the marina.