Matt Barnett gives a presentation on animal cruelty and fighting investigations training for law enforcement Wednesday at the Adams County Safe Room. The course covered background on animal fighting and illegal animal abuse in Mississippi, including relevant laws. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Adams County Sheriff's Office Karen Ewing listens during the presentation Wednesday at the Adams County Safe Room in Natchez. Ewing was on the scene during the 2017 dog fighting ring bust that occurred on Miracle Road. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Adams County Sheriff's Office Investigator Maj. Jerry Brown listens during the presentation Wednesday at the Adams County Safe Room in Natchez. Brown was on the scene during the 2017 dog fighting ring bust that occurred on Miracle Road. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Natchez-Adams County Humane Society shelter manager Lena McKnight listens during the course Wednesday at the Adams County Safe Room in Natchez. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Matt Barnett gives a presentation on animal cruelty and fighting investigations training for law enforcement Wednesday at the Adams County Safe Room. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)