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Presentation of Proclamation Proclaiming the Week of April 14-20, 2024, as “National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week” (PD)
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MEETING DATE:
April 3, 2024
PREPARED BY:
Andrea Morales, Administrative Assistant
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Presentation of proclamation proclaiming the week of April 14-20, 2024, as “National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week.”
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week is a national event, recognizing the men and women who dedicate countless hours to the safety of the public and animals. Like any law enforcement agent, animal care and control officers are compassionate and committed people who serve the community daily to ensure the safety of pets, people, and wild animals.
Every day, dedicated Animal Services Officers (“ASOs”) answer calls for assistance in our communities. They capture 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 2,111 field/service calls and rescued 966 stray animals. We depend upon ASOs to fulfill the Animal Services Unit’s commitment to providing the highest and most efficient 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.
STRATEGIC VISION:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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FUNDING AVAILABLE:
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Ricardo Garcia
Police Chief
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Jeff Berkheimer (for Andrew Keys)
Acting City Manager/Electric Utility Director