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According to the Department Manual, when are officers authorized to use a firearm to stop an animal?
According to the Department Manual, when are officers authorized to use a firearm to stop an animal?
- When a local Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS) representative is not readily available
- When the animal is suspected of being rabid
- When the animal is venomous or poisonous
- All of the above (correct)
What is the recommended action when encountering an animal suspected of being rabid?
What is the recommended action when encountering an animal suspected of being rabid?
- Use other methods to stop the animal (correct)
- Shoot the animal in the head immediately
- Shoot the animal in the body
- Call a local LAAS representative
Under what circumstances can officers use a firearm to stop predatory animals?
Under what circumstances can officers use a firearm to stop predatory animals?
- When the animal is suspected of being rabid
- When the animal is venomous or poisonous
- When the animal is attacking people, domestic animals, or livestock (correct)
- When a local LAAS representative is not readily available
What methods should be considered before using a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
What methods should be considered before using a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting incident involves an on-duty or off-duty officer?
Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting incident involves an on-duty or off-duty officer?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow when involved in an animal shooting?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow when involved in an animal shooting?
When should an officer use a firearm to stop an animal?
When should an officer use a firearm to stop an animal?
What is the recommended action when encountering a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?
What is the recommended action when encountering a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?
What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 3/794.10?
What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 3/794.10?
What should officers do after securing and holstering their weapon when involved in an animal shooting?
What should officers do after securing and holstering their weapon when involved in an animal shooting?
According to the text, who should be notified if a watch commander or supervisor is unavailable during an incident?
According to the text, who should be notified if a watch commander or supervisor is unavailable during an incident?
If an animal has sustained an injury and the owner cannot be located or refuses to obtain veterinary treatment, what should officers do?
If an animal has sustained an injury and the owner cannot be located or refuses to obtain veterinary treatment, what should officers do?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond to an animal shooting incident?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond to an animal shooting incident?
What is the responsibility of the first responding supervisor to an on-duty animal shooting incident?
What is the responsibility of the first responding supervisor to an on-duty animal shooting incident?
What should supervisors ensure when officers transport animals to an approved emergency veterinary facility?
What should supervisors ensure when officers transport animals to an approved emergency veterinary facility?
What should a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) do upon becoming aware of an animal shooting?
What should a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) do upon becoming aware of an animal shooting?
Who should be reimbursed for medical costs incurred in providing veterinary treatment for an animal involved in an officer shooting?
Who should be reimbursed for medical costs incurred in providing veterinary treatment for an animal involved in an officer shooting?
What information should be provided to Force Investigation Division (FID) regarding the animal's veterinary treatment?
What information should be provided to Force Investigation Division (FID) regarding the animal's veterinary treatment?
What should officers do if an animal shooting incident occurs outside of the City?
What should officers do if an animal shooting incident occurs outside of the City?
What should officers do if the owner of an injured animal refuses or is unable to obtain veterinary treatment?
What should officers do if the owner of an injured animal refuses or is unable to obtain veterinary treatment?
According to the Department Manual, when are officers authorized to use a firearm to stop an animal?
According to the Department Manual, when are officers authorized to use a firearm to stop an animal?
Under what circumstances can officers use a firearm to stop predatory animals?
Under what circumstances can officers use a firearm to stop predatory animals?
What methods should be considered before using a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
What methods should be considered before using a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
What is the recommended action when encountering a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?
What is the recommended action when encountering a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond to an animal shooting incident?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond to an animal shooting incident?
What should officers do after securing and holstering their weapon when involved in an animal shooting?
What should officers do after securing and holstering their weapon when involved in an animal shooting?
Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting incident involves an on-duty or off-duty officer?
Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting incident involves an on-duty or off-duty officer?
What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 3/794.10?
What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 3/794.10?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow when involved in an animal shooting?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow when involved in an animal shooting?
What is the recommended action when encountering an animal suspected of being rabid?
What is the recommended action when encountering an animal suspected of being rabid?
According to the Department Manual, what should officers do if an animal has sustained an injury and the owner refuses or is unable to obtain veterinary treatment?
According to the Department Manual, what should officers do if an animal has sustained an injury and the owner refuses or is unable to obtain veterinary treatment?
What is the responsibility of the first responding supervisor to an on-duty animal shooting incident, according to the Department Manual?
What is the responsibility of the first responding supervisor to an on-duty animal shooting incident, according to the Department Manual?
Who should be notified if a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) becomes aware that an animal shooting has occurred?
Who should be notified if a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) becomes aware that an animal shooting has occurred?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond to an animal shooting incident?
What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond to an animal shooting incident?
What should a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) do upon becoming aware of an animal shooting?
What should a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) do upon becoming aware of an animal shooting?
Who should officers contact to obtain information on the approved emergency veterinary facility, if they elect to transport an injured animal?
Who should officers contact to obtain information on the approved emergency veterinary facility, if they elect to transport an injured animal?
What should supervisors ensure when officers transport animals to an approved emergency veterinary facility?
What should supervisors ensure when officers transport animals to an approved emergency veterinary facility?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow when involved in an animal shooting?
What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow when involved in an animal shooting?
What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 3/794.10?
What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 3/794.10?
Under what circumstances can officers use a firearm to stop predatory animals?
Under what circumstances can officers use a firearm to stop predatory animals?
