Dog Control Officer

The dog control officer is responsible for the seizure of:

• Any dog which is not identified, and which is not on the owner’s premises, 117.1a.
• Any dog which is not licensed whether on or off the owner’s premises, 117.1b.
• Any licensed dog not in control of or not on the premises of the dog’s owner or custodian if there is a probable cause to believe the dog is a dangerous dog, 117.1c.
• Any dog which poses an immediate threat to public safety, 117.1d, 3 – Promptly upon seizure the DCO shall immediately commence a dangerous dog proceeding.
• Any dog in violation of any local law or ordinance relating to the control of dogs.