HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - April 7, 2021 B-01AGENDA ITEM Ban I
CITY OF LODI
COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 11-17, 2021, as
"National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week"
MEETING DATE: April 7, 2021
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 11-17,
2021, 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 1,450 field/service calls, rescued 597 stray animals and 145 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 and rotate on-call for after hour needs.
FISCAL IMPACT:
FUNDING AVAILABLE:
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Sierra Brucia
Chief of Police