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Bay Village police unveil Urban Coyote Management Plan, urge residents to deny food sources
Summary
Police Chief Robert Gillespie presented a draft Urban Coyote Management Plan, saying coyotes cannot be removed citywide and that residents should deny food to protect people and pets; the plan will be published on the city website with an online reporting form.
Police Chief Robert Gillespie summarized the draft Urban Coyote Management Plan for Council, saying the time was needed to assemble a comprehensive plan and to collect input from partners including the Cleveland Metroparks and the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
Chief Gillespie said experts concluded that coyotes are part of the local environment and "will not be able to be removed from the City." He emphasized practical prevention measures: deny coyotes access to food, secure garbage and pet food, and report encounters through a new online reporting system that will route submissions to the police department or the Cleveland Metroparks as appropriate.
Vice President Lydia DeGeorge noted Council requested the report because of recent sightings and said the plan does not require Council action at this time but that police input would be helpful. Councilman Michael Greco said the report's summary clearly explains what residents can and cannot do. Chief Gillespie asked that any questions about trapping be directed to the police department.
