Animal Shootings in the LAPD
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Using a shovel, hoe, or other tool</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting incident involves an on-duty or off-duty officer?

    <p>The Force Investigation Division (FID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow when involved in an animal shooting?

    <p>Secure and holster their weapon when safe and notify their Area/division watch commander or a supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should an officer use a firearm to stop an animal?

    <p>Only when a local LAAS representative is not readily available</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action when encountering a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?

    <p>Use other methods to stop the animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 3/794.10?

    <p>To provide reporting requirements for animal shootings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do after securing and holstering their weapon when involved in an animal shooting?

    <p>Notify their Area/division watch commander or a supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the text, who should be notified if a watch commander or supervisor is unavailable during an incident?

    <p>The Department Operations Center (DOC) and the employee's Area/division of assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an animal has sustained an injury and the owner cannot be located or refuses to obtain veterinary treatment, what should officers do?

    <p>Request the response of LAAS to transport the animal for veterinary treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond to an animal shooting incident?

    <p>Transport the animal to an approved emergency veterinary facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the first responding supervisor to an on-duty animal shooting incident?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should supervisors ensure when officers transport animals to an approved emergency veterinary facility?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) do upon becoming aware of an animal shooting?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be reimbursed for medical costs incurred in providing veterinary treatment for an animal involved in an officer shooting?

    <p>LAAS or the approved emergency veterinary facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information should be provided to Force Investigation Division (FID) regarding the animal's veterinary treatment?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if an animal shooting incident occurs outside of the City?

    <p>Request local veterinary services to treat the injured animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if the owner of an injured animal refuses or is unable to obtain veterinary treatment?

    <p>Request the response of LAAS to transport the animal for veterinary treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Department Manual, when are officers authorized to use a firearm to stop an animal?

    <p>When the animal is vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can officers use a firearm to stop predatory animals?

    <p>When the animal is a predatory animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What methods should be considered before using a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?

    <p>Using a shovel or hoe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action when encountering a vicious, potentially dangerous, or rabid animal?

    <p>Do not shoot the animal in the head except in an emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond to an animal shooting incident?

    <p>Use other methods to stop the animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do after securing and holstering their weapon when involved in an animal shooting?

    <p>Notify a supervisor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for conducting an investigation when an animal shooting incident involves an on-duty or off-duty officer?

    <p>The Force Investigation Division (FID)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 3/794.10?

    <p>To provide reporting requirements for animal shootings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow when involved in an animal shooting?

    <p>Follow the reporting procedures outlined in the Department Manual Section 3/794.10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended action when encountering an animal suspected of being rabid?

    <p>Do not shoot the animal in the head except in an emergency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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?

    <p>Request the response of LAAS to transport the animal for veterinary treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the responsibility of the first responding supervisor to an on-duty animal shooting incident, according to the Department Manual?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should be notified if a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) becomes aware that an animal shooting has occurred?

    <p>Department Operations Center (DOC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should officers do if LAAS is not available to respond to an animal shooting incident?

    <p>Transport the animal to an approved emergency veterinary facility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) do upon becoming aware of an animal shooting?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who should officers contact to obtain information on the approved emergency veterinary facility, if they elect to transport an injured animal?

    <p>Communications Division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should supervisors ensure when officers transport animals to an approved emergency veterinary facility?

    <p>The separation and monitoring of employees following a Categorical Use of Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reporting procedures should an on-duty or off-duty officer follow when involved in an animal shooting?

    <p>Document the owner's refusal or inability to obtain medical treatment for the animal in the appropriate Department report(s) or in the Daily Field Activities Report</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Department Manual Section 3/794.10?

    <p>To establish reimbursement procedures for medical costs incurred in providing veterinary treatment for animals involved in officer shootings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can officers use a firearm to stop predatory animals?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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