22-09 Animal Bite Incidents

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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?

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?

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?

The 3-1-1 Action Center Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an 'Animal Bite' in the context of this directive?

Any puncture wound caused by the teeth of an animal exposing an individual to rabies or diseases contracted from animals Signup and view all the answers

What should Communications Unit personnel do if they believe an animal has bitten someone?

Advise the supervisor of Animal Health and Public Safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the phone number that Communications Unit personnel should call to advise the supervisor of Animal Health and Public Safety?

816-513-9806 Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to involve the supervisor of Animal Health and Public Safety in an animal bite incident?

To allow the appropriate steps to be taken if the animal needs to be tested for rabies or a dangerous disease Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Watch I employee in Animal Health and Public Safety?

To respond to emergencies only Signup and view all the answers

What should a sworn member do when dispatched on an animal bite call-for-service?

Arrange necessary medical assistance for the victim and attempt to contain the animal Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Firearms Procedures' written directive?

To outline procedures for destroying a distressed and/or injured animal Signup and view all the answers

When should a sworn member refer to the emergency euthanasia and disposal guidelines?

When an Animal Health and Public Safety employee is unable to respond within a reasonable amount of time Signup and view all the answers

What should a sworn member do with the animal if the owner will not take possession?

Notify the supervisor of Animal Health and Public Safety for the earliest removal Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the incident report when an animal bite occurs in conjunction with an offense?

The animal bite incident Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for removing the animal when the owner will not take possession?

The supervisor of Animal Health and Public Safety Signup and view all the answers

What type of report will not be taken in the event of an animal bite?

Casualty report Signup and view all the answers

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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Description

This quiz covers the procedural instruction for animal bite incidents by the Kansas City, MO. Police Department, effective from 11/09/2022. It outlines the guidelines for handling such incidents.