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Police commission keeps 'vicious and dangerous dog' unit intact, introduces new hearing officer
Summary
After community concern that the dog court might be disbanded, SFPD and Animal Care and Control confirmed the unit will continue, introduced Officer Sherry Hicks as the hearing officer, and pledged to produce a revised general order and expanded community outreach and training.
Captain Barrett and Director Katz presented to the commission a plan to modernize the Vicious and Dangerous Dog Unit following the retirement of Sergeant Herndon. They said the unit will continue and emphasized adding educational components to academy training, improved outreach through community advisory boards, and better coordination with officers in patrol…
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