1. Curriculum Vitae
SCOTT H. SYLVIA
Educational Experience
2016
 University of Florida – Veterinary Forensics (IVFSA) Conference (2.1 CEU)
 Search and Recovery of Clandestine Graves (21 Hrs)- Maples Centre for Forensic
Medicine, University of Florida
 ASPCA Field Investigations and Response – 10 Part Online Training Program ( 30 Hrs)
 ASPCA – Combat Dogfighting Course – Online Program
 Investigating and Prosecuting Bloodsports – ASPCA
 Animal Crime Scenes and Evidence Collection - ASPCA
2015
 Search Warrant Course – Ontario Police College
 Influential Police Leadership Course – Ontario Police College
2014
 General Investigation Training Course – Ontario Police College
 Police Media Relations Officer Course – Ontario Police College
 Captive Bolt Training Course – University of Guelph
 Infection Control and Disease Management – OSPCA
 University of Florida – Veterinary Forensics (IVFSA) Conference (2.1 CEU)
2012
 OSPCA Inspector Training Course – OSPCA
 Standard First Aid with CPR & AED – St. John Ambulance
2006 - 2010
 Livestock Welfare Training Course – University of Guelph
 Livestock Emergency Response Course – Ontario Farm Animal Council (facilitator;
Jennifer Woods)
 Agent Refresher Course - OSPCA

2.  Revised OSPCA (Provincial Animal Welfare) Act Training (mandatory) – OSPCA
 Basic Livestock Welfare – OSPCA/OMAFRA
 Distress in Reptiles – OSPCA
 Basic Wildlife Training Course– OSPCA (Judith Wilson
 Investigative Techniques – OSPCA
 OSPCA Act and Animal Welfare Legislation - OSPCA
 Recognizing of Animals in Distress – OSPCA
 Basic Agent Training Course – OSPCA
Continuing Experience
 Served as OSPCA Provincial Equine Liaison Officer beginning in October 2012 to the
Ontario government and other related agencies.
 Served as member of OSPCA Rescue and Relief Unit and appointed to OSPCA Major
Case Management Team in 2014.
 Participated in joint-forces operations with various police and law enforcement agencies
for investigations of animal cruelty including dog-fighting and sexual misconduct
(bestiality) with animals. Intelligence analysis and preparation of reports on current
organized dog-fighting operations in Ontario
 Assist in Facilitating training of the OSPCA Act as part of POA training to new OSPCA
agents, police and other enforcement agencies (Toronto Police, Ministry of Natural
Resources, City of Mississauga, Region of Peel)
 Served as a member of the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional
Services (MCSCS) Technical Advisory Group for amendments to the OSPCA Act to
include standards of care for Marine Mammals in 2015.
 Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security; 1993 – Certificate - Private
Investigation
 Infinity Human Resources Group Inc.; 2000 (Legislative Assembly of Ontario);
Certificate – Dynamic Use of Force Instructor
 The Police Charter; 1996 - Certificate – Advanced Use of Force Instructor

3. Awards
 Order of St. John – National Silver Life Saving Award – 2014 (St. John Ambulance)
 OSPCA Chief’s Commendation Award – 2014
 OSPCA Officer of the Year – 2012
 Commandant’s Shield (Runner – Up) – Canadian Armed Forces (Reg.); 1990
 Various letters of commendation from other agencies