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What is the primary purpose of this Procedural Instruction?
What is the primary purpose of this Procedural Instruction?
- To provide guidelines for handling firearms
- To provide guidelines and procedures for handling animal bite calls-for-service and emergency euthanasia of injured or distressed animals (correct)
- To refer citizens to the 3-1-1 Action Center for all animal concerns
- To outline procedures for emergency euthanasia of animals
What does the term 'Emergency Euthanasia' mean in the context of this directive?
What does the term 'Emergency Euthanasia' mean in the context of this directive?
- The act of putting to death, with the least amount of pain and distress, an animal suffering from a dangerous virus, disease, condition, or severe injury (correct)
- The act of putting to death an animal with severe pain and distress
- The act of rehabilitating an injured animal
- The act of releasing an animal back into the wild
When should a sworn member be dispatched on an animal bite incident?
When should a sworn member be dispatched on an animal bite incident?
- Always, regardless of the severity of the incident
- When it is possibly related to an assault, the injury is serious in nature, or a person is in danger of an attack (correct)
- When the animal is suspected to have rabies
- Only when the injury is minor in nature
What should citizens be referred to when they wish to report any animal concern?
What should citizens be referred to when they wish to report any animal concern?
What is the definition of an 'Animal Bite' in the context of this directive?
What is the definition of an 'Animal Bite' in the context of this directive?
What should Communications Unit personnel do if they believe an animal has bitten someone?
What should Communications Unit personnel do if they believe an animal has bitten someone?
What is the phone number that Communications Unit personnel should call to advise the supervisor of Animal Health and Public Safety?
What is the phone number that Communications Unit personnel should call to advise the supervisor of Animal Health and Public Safety?
Why is it important to involve the supervisor of Animal Health and Public Safety in an animal bite incident?
Why is it important to involve the supervisor of Animal Health and Public Safety in an animal bite incident?
What is the role of the Watch I employee in Animal Health and Public Safety?
What is the role of the Watch I employee in Animal Health and Public Safety?
What should a sworn member do when dispatched on an animal bite call-for-service?
What should a sworn member do when dispatched on an animal bite call-for-service?
What is the purpose of the 'Firearms Procedures' written directive?
What is the purpose of the 'Firearms Procedures' written directive?
When should a sworn member refer to the emergency euthanasia and disposal guidelines?
When should a sworn member refer to the emergency euthanasia and disposal guidelines?
What should a sworn member do with the animal if the owner will not take possession?
What should a sworn member do with the animal if the owner will not take possession?
What is included in the incident report when an animal bite occurs in conjunction with an offense?
What is included in the incident report when an animal bite occurs in conjunction with an offense?
Who is responsible for removing the animal when the owner will not take possession?
Who is responsible for removing the animal when the owner will not take possession?
What type of report will not be taken in the event of an animal bite?
What type of report will not be taken in the event of an animal bite?
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Study Notes
Animal Bite Incidents
- Guidelines and procedures for handling animal bite calls-for-service and emergency euthanasia of injured or distressed animals
- Definition of Animal Bite: any puncture wound caused by an animal's teeth, exposing an individual to rabies or diseases contracted from animals
Handling Animal Bite Incidents
- Citizens reporting animal concerns will be referred to the 3-1-1 Action Center
- Sworn members will be dispatched on animal bite incidents when:
- Related to an assault
- Injury is serious in nature
- Person is in danger of an attack
- Communications Unit personnel will advise the Animal Health and Public Safety supervisor if an animal has bitten someone
Procedures for Sworn Members
- Arrange necessary medical assistance for the victim
- Attempt to contain the animal or maintain visual contact until the Animal Health and Public Safety employee arrives
- Refer to the emergency euthanasia and disposal guidelines in the "Firearms Procedures" directive when destroying a distressed and/or injured animal that presents a danger to the public
- Complete the report(s), if applicable (e.g., Animal Euthanasia Report)
- Leave the animal with the owner when possible, otherwise notify the Animal Health and Public Safety supervisor for removal
Emergency Euthanasia
- Defined as putting to death, with the least amount of pain and distress, an animal suffering from a dangerous virus, disease, condition, or severe injury
- Performed by a sworn member when:
- Owner is not present, unknown, or unable to take control of the animal
- Animal Health and Public Safety employee is unable to respond within a reasonable amount of time
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