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AGENDA TITLE: Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 9-15, 2023, as "National
Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week"
MEETING DATE: April 19, 2023
PREPARED BY: Chief of Police
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 9-15, 2023, 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 dedicate countless hours for the safety
of the public and animals. Just like any law enforcement agent, animal care
and control officers are compassionate and committed people who serve on a daily basis to ensure the safety
of pets, people, and wild animals.
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 2,382 field/service calls and rescued 1,254 stray animals. 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: Not applicable.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not applicable
Sierra Brucia
Chief of Police
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Stephen Schwabauer, City Manager