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CRUELTY CASE RESOLUTIONS

Resolution: Removal of Dog/Cat from Premises
1. Felony Custodial Arrest
  1. An officer should make a custodial arrest when there is evidence of torture, skinning, fighting, etc. pursuant to laws defining animal felony cruelty cases
  2. Always notify the BPD Cruelty Detective on all felony arrests
  3. Notify BJC Animal Control to Confiscate the Animal
  4. Make sure pictures are taken
    1. BPD Detective
    2. BPD Evidence Technician
    3. GBHS Investigator
2. Misdemeanor Custodial Arrest - It is recommended that an officer make a custodial arrest for misdemeanor animal cruelty (typically neglect) if and only if the officer believes the degree of the offense is life threatening. BEFORE MAKING AN ARREST, ALWAYS NOTIFY THE BPD DETECTIVE AND REMEMBER PICTURES MUST BE TAKEN. A DECISION TO CONFISCATE THE ANIMAL SHOULD BE LEFT TO THE DETECTIVE.
3. Animals released to BJC Animal Control
  1. Owner signs a release to all rights and animals
  2. Prosecution by BPD Detective
4. Animals released to GBHS
  1. Owner signs a release to all rights and animals
  2. Prosecution/Adoption/Destruction
Resolution: Owner to Provide Care
Any law enforcement officer or agent of the county/municipality may order the owner of the dog/cat to provide certain care (humane standards, i.e., shelter, food, water or medical attention) at the owner's expense.