Sheriff outlines animal-control takeover and part-time sergeant request
After taking over animal control, the sheriff said staffing is minimal (two officers and an office manager), requested a part-time sergeant shifted budget-neutral from the treasurers office, and described plans for vaccination clinics, spay/neuter vouchers, and use of spillman records and body cameras.
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Sheriff Ponce described recent transfer of animal control under the sheriff's office and said the unit currently has three staff (two animal control officers and an office manager) and that operations previously lacked structure. He referenced SB 1194 in connection with expanded vaccination capabilities when veterinarians are available and said the office is developing comprehensive policies, training and shelter procedures.
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