I am opposed to fast-tracking the Humane Investigator regulatory process. I was a Humane Investigator for five years and know personally of the need for training and appointment authority in order to preserve the integrity of this valuable program. Humane Investigators are volunteers and as such, their appointments should be regulated and training should be provided on an on-going basis.We can never have too many eyes looking upon issues of animal abuse and neglect. Certainly, the efforts of Humane Investigators complements the work of our animal control officers.I believe most localities could use  more animal control officers, but since local budgets will not support significant increases in this area, Humane Investigators offer a viable option that does not require local funding and is therefore, cost-effective. I would be in favor of strengthening the program not only in terms of education provided, but to coordinate better with local animal control.  I view the administration of this program as the responsibility of the State Veterinarian's office and am a little perplexed as to why the State Vet doesn't hold the same view.