Representatives from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division of The Department of Public Safety were also present. This propriety training model focused on horse welfare and law enforcement's responsibilities regarding TX humane laws, the Commercial Transport of Equines for Slaughter Regulations, DOT rules and regulations, and emergency euthanasia. In addition, Animals' Angels supplied a list of horse slaughter trucking companies known to frequent the Eagle Pass export pens to law enforcement.

Sonja Meadows, Founder & President of Animals' Angels Inc., described the training as a resounding success: "This first of its kind event opened the lines of communication and created a dynamic rapport among the groups. Attendees were open to the suggestions offered during the training, and appeared motivated to begin enforcing current laws".

Most admitted that they had not been aware of the USDA Commercial Transport of Equines to Slaughter Regulations, let alone the persons in charge to contact. Animals' Angels was elated to make that connection for them, while explaining the USDA slaughter program.

Of note, a representative from the Department of Public Safety mentioned that he sees dead horses on trailers regularly, but didn't know who to contact prior to the training. He also stated that he knew the trucking companies ran with fraudulent logs, and would be initiating compliance reviews.

"Until the SAFE Act is passed, we're optimistic that this new relationship with those present at the training will mean positive changes in how transport violations are enforced along the border of Mexico", Meadows said. "We're hopeful that this will have a major impact on the thousands of horses shipped each week through Eagle Pass and surrounding areas to Mexican slaughterhouses". Meadows added, "Our training provided key information and guidance as well as resource materials for the police to use when confronting transport drivers."