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Director says external consult affirmed many practices but recommends training revamp for Metro Animal Care
Summary
Director Harrington told the Council Pet Grouping working group she requested a no-cost external consult that affirmed many of MAC’s current practices but recommended training changes, procedural tweaks and program expansion; leadership is weighing cost, turnover and limits to implementing some recommendations.
Director Ashley Harrington told the Council Pet Grouping working group that she asked an outside consultant to review Metro Animal Care (MAC) operations and that the agency received a grant to cover the review at no cost to MAC or the city. “We received a grant through them. So it was no cost to, MAC or their budget or to the city,” Harrington said, describing the consult as largely affirming existing practices while identifying areas to strengthen.
The consult recommended several operational changes, Harrington said, including a rethink of ACO (animal control officer) training. Currently new ACOs pair with senior officers…
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