Implementing the "fast track" program and divesting the State Veterinarian's office of its responsibility in the process would be taking a step backwards as far as animal welfare is concerned. I can't see any good coming from making it more difficult to recruit volunteer humane investigators who make animal control officers' jobs easier and do such an amazing job of rescuing animals from dire situations! Please ensure that the State of Virginia manages to recruit as many qualified humane investigators as possible -- there aren't enough as it is.