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Windcrest council discusses nonlethal animal‑control methods after reported mauling incidents
Summary
Council discussed adding nonlethal options to Chapter 6 of the code—such as nets, CO2 dispensers, brush‑truck water sprays, and bean‑bag or rubber projectiles—after members cited incidents where officers had to shoot dogs because no alternatives were available; staff, the chief and animal services committee will research options and report back.
The Windcrest City Council discussed proposed amendments to Chapter 6 of the municipal code to incorporate nonlethal animal‑capture and response options, following testimony that officers in recent incidents lacked alternatives and had to shoot dogs.
A councilmember with law‑enforcement experience described a recent incident (outside Windcrest) where officers had no secondary means to separate attacking dogs and…
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