~ Animal Bite Incidents

Question 1

Definition: Any puncture wound caused by the teeth of an animal exposing an individual to rabies or other diseases contracted from animals.

Answer 1

Animal Bite

Question 2

Definition: For the purpose of this directive, the act of putting to death, with the least amount of pain and distress, an animal suffering from a disease, condition, or severe injury.

Answer 2

Emergency Euthanasia

Question 3

Where do you refer a citizen wishing to report any animal concern?

Answer 3

3-1-1

Question 4

A sworn member will be dispatched on an animal bite incident when it is possibly related to an _______, the bite is ________ in nature, or a person is in _______ of an attack.

Answer 4

Assault / Serious / Danger

Question 5

______ ______ _______ will be notified by the Communications Unit anytime a sworn member is dispatched to the scene of an animal bite.

Answer 5

Animal Health Division