Animal Related Incidents

Question 1

Officers investigating an abandoned animal on private property (e.g., inside a home or fenced-in yard) shall not impound the animal unless _____ exist that the animal is at risk of injury or death if not immediately removed, regardless of whether the residence is occupied.

1. An _____ does not necessarily mean the animal is abandoned.
2. Officers must be able to articulate the exigent circumstances and the _____ in an incident report when impounding an animal.
   (b) If an animal is found dead and _____ is suspected, officers will request Animal Control to the scene to take custody of the carcass. Officers will ensure the Animal Control officer takes the carcass to the Town Lake Animal Center for the follow-up investigation.
   (c) Officers shall write an incident report to be forwarded to the Animal Cruelty Unit for follow-up.
3. The report should contain the following information:
   (a) Condition of the animal; and
   (b) Conditions in which the animal is housed; and
   (c) Exigent circumstances that require the impound of the animal, if applicable; and
   (d) Identity of the owner; and
   (e) Identity of the complainant.
4. Officers should take digital photographs of the animal and scene, or contact a Crime Scene Unit.

Answer 1

exigent circumstances; empty residence; name of the complainant; human involvement