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CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE:
AGENDA ITEM
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Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 9-15, 2017, as
"National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week"
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2017
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 9-15,
2017, as "National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week."
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 1,802 field/service calls, rescued 1,601 stray animals and 250
animals that 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 two Assistant Animal Services Officers, and one Animal Services
Supervisor who work nine -hour shifts.
Jennifer Bender, Animal Services Supervisor of the Lodi Police Department Animal Services Unit, will be
present to accept the proclamation.
FISCAL IMPACT: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable.
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Tod Patterson
Chief of Police
APPROVED:
Stephen Schw r, City Manager