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Gratiot County commissioners place animal control under sheriff’s office after safety push
Summary
Commissioners voted unanimously to move the county’s animal control unit under the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office; sheriff and animal control director said the change will allow expanded training, LEIN access and the possibility of approved sidearm carriage under sheriff policies.
Gratiot County commissioners voted unanimously to shift the county animal control unit to the Gratiot County Sheriff’s Office, a move county officials said will expand training, access to law-enforcement information and officer safety tools.
The board approved the transfer after a presentation from Jamie Haas, director of animal control, and Sheriff Tom Clark. Sheriff Clark told commissioners he supports the move and that placing animal control “under the umbrella of the sheriff’s office” will give officers access to training, equipment and systems they currently lack.
The change was framed as a safety and operational upgrade. Animal control staff described repeated incidents involving aggressive animals and single-officer responses to potentially dangerous residences. Jamie Haas described a 2024 incident involving a large aggressive dog that…
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