Domestic dog encouters policy

Question 1

What are four options to deadly force when an unsecured dog/animal is encountered.

Answer 1

1. O.C. spray.
2. Electronic control device.
3. Low lethality shotgun.
4. Catchpole.

Question 2

If possible, officers will attempt to slow the action and wait for the arrival of animal control before engaging the animal. If necessary, officers will attempt to follow the dog at a safe distance ____1______ or ____2____ to be able to direct the animal control officer to the location of the dog.

Answer 2

1. on foot,

2. in a vehicle.

Question 3

A team tactic deployment utilizing multiple officers is the preferred method: ideally who should be part of the team and what tools should be used?

Answer 3

1. Sergeant.
2. One officer with the catchpole,.
3. One officer on a less lethal option.
4. On officer on lethal coverage.

Question 4

1. If a catchpole has been deployed in response to an animal complaint call, which officer should contact dispatch and by what means?
2. If a catchpole is deployed during a search warrant who is responsible to notify dispatch?

Answer 4

1. Primary officer via radio.

2. Primary officer/detective.