212 Animal Complaints (V3)

Question 1

Who must approve for an officer to kill a seriously injured animal?

After approval is granted, what must be completed?

Answer 1

5. As a last resort, officers may kill a seriously injured animal only if a commanding officer has
   approved such action. The commanding officer shall respond to the scene and complete a
   Response to Resistance Report (RTR) in ARMS in accordance with Order 551 (Response to
   Resistance).

Question 2

Who must approve for an officer to kill an aggressive animal when no other solutions exist?

Answer 2

6. Any animal creating a CLEAR AND IMMEDIATE DANGER TO the officer or the public may be
   killed if an attack is imminent and NO OTHER SOLUTION EXISTS. Aggressive animal(s)
   holding one or more persons at bay making passage to safety impossible without risking
   attack may be killed only after receiving the approval of a commanding officer. The
   commanding officer shall respond to the scene and complete a RTR in ARMS in accordance
   with Order 551 (Response to Resistance).