Howard County Police Department's Animal Control Division

On 05/06/17, at 12:28pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 3162 E 5th Ave, on a dog on dog or cat attack no known owner of attack dog. I arrived at the location and met with the caller Carrie Samander and her boyfriend complainant Edward Oryan. I asked what happened, Mr. Oryan stated that he was walking his dog (grey/white Pit Bull) down the alley when the neighbor’s dog (white/brown Pit Bull) down the street (3189 E. 6th Ave) got loose and attacked his dog. Mr. Oryan dog protected him by getting in front of him and defending him against the pit bull. An unknown male Hispanic juvenile came out and tried to retrieve the white/brown pit bull. Mr. Oryan took his dog home and Ms. Samander than contacted the Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC). Ms. Samander stated that this is the second instance in the last few months that this white/brown pit bull got loose and attack her dog. Ms. Samander stated the injuries to her dog are minor but, that she will still be taking her dog to his injuries looked at. Ms. Samander dog had visible injuries to its ear, to the right side of its head and to the middle section of his back. I took

March 12, 2011 to Present – M.A.P.P.S./Special Projects Unit – Assigned as the Division M.A.P.P.S Coordinator which involves addressing system issues between the Division and the vendor. Review and monitor M.A.P.P.S. MV Stop Module Reviews to ensure members are properly documenting stop data in accordance with SOPs. Ensure M.A.P.P.S compliance with the Law Enforcement Professional Standards Act of 2009, P.L. 2009, Chapter 121. Responsible for conducting analysis of trends using relevant data and risk management cues in order to provide recommendations for remediation to Division Command. Serve as the only conduit to ensure the M.A.P.P.S. system is consistent with current technology and risk functions. Responsible for overseeing the construction of the annual M.A.P.P.S waiver which involves serving as the liaison between the system vendor (MSA) and the Information Technology Bureau. Presented risk data at the quarterly Risk Management Advisory Panel meetings through PowerPoint presentations and supplemental handouts. Ensure OPRA requests are completed accurately. Provide M.A.P.P.S Supervisory Training to newly promoted sergeants. Presented risk analysis information to representatives from Hollywood PD to assist in addressing their federal oversight program.

On 09/11/16 at 5:57pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 841 Crevis Lane on a possible nuisance dog; dog still at large, threat to safety. I arrived at the location and spoke to complainant John Haywood. Mr. Haywood stated that he was going to his vehicle to put his daughter car set in when the neighbor’s dog came from behind him and started growling and barking at him. Mr. Haywood ran into the garage to get away. He contacted Franklin County Animal Care and Control due to the dog being previously designated dangerous. Mr. Haywood recorded the dog loose near his vehicle. I advised Mr. Haywood if he know if the dog was still loose, Mr. Haywood was unsure. I advised him I will need to check with the dog owners to make sure the dog has return home and I will return to talk to him.

On 05/08/18, at approximately 10:56am, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to 4514 Starrett Court on a dangerous or vicious dog investigation (dog owner owner's address). I arrived on scene at approximately 11:25am. I met with victim Syed Naque, who stated he was outside his resident when a medium size dog (black) came up from behind him and bit him on his right thigh. Mr. Naque stated the dog continue to come at him in a aggressive manner even after he went inside the house, the dog would charged the side door. A next door neighbor had to get the dog to leave the area. Mr. Naque stated the dog owner did come over to apologize in regards to the incident. I explained Mr. Naque

At 12:52 p.m, I contact the BARC shelter and spoke with a supervisor, Laura Griffith, and she confirmed receipt of my email containing Carter 's veterinary records, photograph to identify the dog and proof of Chloe 's status as an out of state student. I next inquired about whether the shelter would reconsider requiring Carter to be altered in light of the conversation with Animal Control Officer Smith on January 14th. Officer Smith advised that the shelter supervisor had discretion over whether to alter an animal animal control. Ms. Griffith stated that BARC had contacted animal control earlier that morning, January 15, 2017, and spoken with Supervising Officer Howard who indicated that the dog must be altered. When I requested the

The wildlife is beautiful in Western Kentucky, but some people don’t respect them and the right way to hunt them if they are legal to kill. The main animals affected are usually the most common animals poached. The animal the that was affected the most is the black bear. The poaching was so bad, it almost erased black bears from Kentucky. The second most affected animal in western Kentucky is a whitetail deer. This is the most commonly hunted animal in western Kentucky. The poaching of these deer, have at times made the population low. The next most affected animal is the wild turkey. This type of hunting is less common than deer hunting, but it is still pretty popular. The turkey weren't that close to endangered as the others but it

Koste, supra, 204 Md. App at 585. In light of the circumstances surrounding the passage of the 2007 amendment to the HCGPP, Major Lachman’s and Griffin’s testimony regarding pass-through benefits, and the 2013 amendment to the HCGPP, we are satisfied that the intent of subsection three of the Overtime and Compensatory Time section of the HCGPP was that a PSSI would be afforded only one four hour award of call-in pay per stand-by period. We recognize, however, that the interpretive value of this intent, however, is discounted by the fact that this intent was so poorly expressed in the terms of the HCGPP. Nevertheless, we are confident that the intent of the Howard County Council and the Board was that a PSSI would be entitled to a call-in pay award for the first call-in during any one stand-by period, notwithstanding the fact that this intent was poorly expressed in the HCGPP. For the reasons stated in Part III, infra, however, our holding is bolstered by the significant deference we afford to the Board’s interpretation of its regulations in circumstances such as

On 10/21/2017, Deputy Warden W. Jones with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) investigated an injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog incident involving victim Linda Courson. Ms. Courson was walking her dog near 491 Townsend Ave when two Pit Bulls (Tan) came charging out of the above stated address and attack her dog. Ms. Courson sustained injuries during the incident from the two pit bulls knocking her over. Deputy Warden W. Jones collected a statement of facts from Ms. Couson. Deputy Warden W. Jones went to the above stated address and knocked on the door. He received no answer and left a door notice. Deputy Warden W. Jones requested a follow-up to the above stated address to talk to the dog owner and cite and designate

On 03/09/18 at approximately 4:54pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched to 74 Whitethrone Ave on a injury-possible dangerous or vicious dog, owner known. I arrived on scene at approximately 5:14pm, I met with the mother (Courtney Collins) of victim ( Jacob Murray). Ms. Collins stated the incident occurred on 03/08/18 at approximately 4:00pm. Her son Jacob was at the next door neighbors house (68 Whitethorne Ave) playing with his friend. Ms. Collins than asked Jacob to explain what happened. Jacob stated that a pit bull (black/white) got loose from his friends house and proceeded to chase him. Jacob tried to get away but the pit bull bite him. Jacob sustained injuries to his

(J. L. 2016, December 07) In today’s environment, police canines cannot be released to sic people. Those days are over, police dogs are now specialized and their handlers have to be responsible in the use of the

With regards to my current assignment in the MAPPS/SPU Unit, I have edited and rewritten SOP C11, wrote MAPPS Supervisory Training Lesson plans, and instructed hundreds of new supervisors. I also head the Risk Analysis Core Group (RACG), created as a result of the 1999 Consent Decree between the State of New Jersey and the U.S. Justice Department. The Superintendent created the RACG to formalize the Risk Management process and allow the correction of problematic behavior by members. Part of the RACG process is presenting the state mandated "Analysis of Motor Vehicle Stop Data by Race/Ethnicity" report to the NJSP command staff on a quarterly basis. This report and presentation take months to compile and involves analysis and briefing of Field Operations Command Staff, Field Operation Risk Officers and The Office of Law Enforcement Professional Standards (OLEPS). In addition to presenting stop data, I am also completing the Office of Professional Standard (OPS) reviews of stop data on the members involved in misconduct investigations where the allegation is that of racial

On 08/27/17, at approximately 1:08pm I Deputy Warden N. Christian with Franklin County Animal Care and Control (FCACC) was dispatched 2090 Crown Plaza Drive (Kroger) on dogs being held, no known owner. I arrived at the location and met with a employee at Kroger, the dogs ( German Shepherd (White) and Siberian Husky (Black/White)) were being held in a fence in area at that location. I had a Kroger employee complete a animal release form. I was than escorted to the fence in area where I placed a leash on both dogs and put them in my vehicle The Siberian Husky had a microchip (941000015078326) that was not register. I cleared from the location at approximately 1:36pm.

Deputy Chief Buck is responsible for 77 police officers, to include 8 supervisors, and 7 lead Police Officers. He supervises four twelve hour shifts, a training department and an administrative department. His supervisory duties include, but is not limited to: development of guidelines and SOP’s, coordinates major plans involving other Directorates/Offices on security issues; resolves problems concerning work relations, and integrates program objectives into total organizational programs, supervise police investigations, handle public complaints, organize police response to request for service, the enforcement of federal and state laws to protect life and property, management of police equipment, safeguarding of sensitive information, preservation

On 01/15/17, at 5:26pm, I Deputy Warden N. Christian was dispatched to 1817 Elmore Ave on a dog at large, possible owner known. I arrived at the location and spoke to complainant Lucy Blackburn. Ms. Blackburn stated that she saw the dog loose earlier in the day in the middle of the street. She mentioned that he neighbors across the street was coaching the dog to get out of the street with hot dogs. Ms. Blackburn pointed out 1825 Elmore Ave as the dog owner home.

Police officers do a lot of rescuing during their careers. For most, the rescues involve people. But, there are the times when a member of the animal kingdom will need assistance from an officer. This is exactly what Officer Zieschang of the Fulshear PD found after arriving at a home where a deer was tied to a tree in the backyard.