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According to the text, under what circumstances are officers authorized to use a firearm to stop an animal?
According to the text, under what circumstances 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 there is a delay that would expose persons to danger
- When the animal is suspected of being rabid
- All of the above (correct)
According to the text, how should officers handle animals suspected of being rabid?
According to the text, how should officers handle animals suspected of being rabid?
- They should not shoot the animal in the head except in an emergency (correct)
- They should use other methods to stop the animal
- They should shoot the animal in the head
- They should call for backup
According to the text, when may officers use a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
According to the text, when may officers use a firearm to stop venomous or poisonous animals?
- Only if other methods are impractical or unsafe to use (correct)
- Whenever they encounter a venomous or poisonous animal
- When there is a delay that would expose persons to danger
- When a local Los Angeles Animal Services (LAAS) representative is not available
According to the Department Manual, if a watch commander or supervisor is unavailable, who should be notified in the event of an incident?
According to the Department Manual, if a watch commander or supervisor is unavailable, who should be notified in the event of an incident?
What should officers do if an animal has sustained an injury and the owner is unable to obtain veterinary treatment?
What should officers do if an animal has sustained an injury and the owner is unable to obtain veterinary treatment?
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 a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) do upon becoming aware of an animal shooting incident?
What should a watch commander or officer in charge (OIC) do upon becoming aware of an animal shooting incident?
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