HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 1, 2015 B-03AGENDA ITEM IBW 3
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 12-18, 2015, as
"National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week"
MEETING DATE: April 1, 2015
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 12-18,
2015, as "National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week."
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week is a national
event to recognize the men and women who handle all calls related
to wild and domestic animals in distress.
Every day, in all of our communities, dedicated Animal Services Officers (ASOs) answer calls for
assistance. They apprehend roaming and/or dangerous dogs, rescue animals in danger, investigate
situations of alleged animal abuse and neglect, transport injured animals to veterinary hospitals for care,
regularly educate pet owners about responsible pet care, and mediate disputes between neighbors
regarding their pets.
In the past year, ASOs responded to 2,954 field/service calls, rescued 1,694 stray animals and 300
animals who were victims of cruelty, neglect, or abandonment.
We depend upon ASOs to fulfill the Animal Services Unit's commitment to providing the highest and most
efficient level of customer service. They are dedicated to the health, safety, and protection of the citizens
and animals of Lodi.
The Lodi Police Department has one part-time Assistant Animal Services Officer, one Assistant Animal
Services Officer, and one Animal Services Supervisor who work 9 -hour shifts.
A representative of the Police Department Animal Services Unit will be present to accept the
proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT- Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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Mark Helms
Chief of Police
APPROVED:
Stephen Sch alb r, City Manager