16 Questions
What is the primary purpose of this Procedural Instruction?
To provide guidelines and procedures for handling animal bite calls-for-service and emergency euthanasia of injured or distressed 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
When should a sworn member be dispatched on an animal bite incident?
When it is possibly related to an assault, the injury is serious in nature, or a person is in danger of an attack
What should citizens be referred to when they wish to report any animal concern?
The 3-1-1 Action Center
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
What should Communications Unit personnel do if they believe an animal has bitten someone?
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?
816-513-9806
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
What is the role of the Watch I employee in Animal Health and Public Safety?
To respond to emergencies only
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
What is the purpose of the 'Firearms Procedures' written directive?
To outline procedures for destroying a distressed and/or injured animal
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
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
What is included in the incident report when an animal bite occurs in conjunction with an offense?
The animal bite incident
Who is responsible for removing the animal when the owner will not take possession?
The supervisor of Animal Health and Public Safety
What type of report will not be taken in the event of an animal bite?
Casualty report
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
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.
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