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Former Nash County animal control officer alleges poor training and management; requests investigation
Summary
A recently terminated animal control officer told commissioners she experienced inconsistent expectations, lack of training and unprofessional supervision and asked the board to investigate management practices at the county animal control office.
A woman who identified herself as Leah Laitner told the Nash County Board of Commissioners during public comments on Oct. 6 that she was terminated from a recently begun position as an animal control officer and described systemic deficiencies she said undermined her ability to serve the public.
Why it mattered: Laitner said the problems she observed affect public-service quality, animal care and employee retention and asked commissioners to review the management and supervisory practices in the animal control office so “the next person who takes this position” and the public are better served.
Allegations and examples from the meeting: Laitner said she began work under probationary conditions but was expected to be on call and working alone on her first day without meaningful training. She said supervisors and coworkers were inconsistent, citing staff lateness and early departures, and alleged a supervisor “has openly said he doesn't want to go to court because he's too…
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