1) The document establishes a uniform procedure for completing Animal Control Information Reports (paper forms used as backups when the electronic system is down) to document animal control services. 2) Information to be included on the form are details about the request for service, descriptions of animals, owners/locations, and a space for officers to describe their response and any further needed action. 3) The form is to be filled out clearly with all relevant details and then entered into the electronic system once it is back online.

1. Number: 300.24
SUBJECT: INITIATION OF ANIMAL CONTROL INFORMATION REPORT Page: 1
Date: 10/14/94
Approved: Ryan Drabek, Director Revised: 6/12/12
I. PURPOSE
To establish a uniform procedure for the initiation and completion of the Animal Control
Information Report (IR) during Chameleon outages.
II. POLICY
The Animal Control Information Report is used as a hard copy backup form by Field and
Clerical Services in the event that Chameleon is not operational or is down for service.
Special attention is taken to accurately and concisely describe what conditions exist,
which require action by Field Services personnel. Accepted abbreviations may be used in
the completion of the IR. IR’s shall be entered into Chameleon by designated staff once
Chameleon is available.
III. SCOPE
Applicable to all Field and Clerical Services.
IV. FORMS
Animal Control Information Report
V. REFERENCES
Not applicable.
VI. DEFINITIONS
Not applicable.
VII. PROCEDURE
A. All entries will be block printed using black ink. Felt tip pens are not to be used.
White correction fluid is to be used to make corrections. IR’s are to be
completed as follows (refer to numbered section on samples):
1. SERVICE AREA: The name of the city or unincorporated county area in
which the service is requested or performed.
2. DATE: The date the request for service is received.

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Date: 10/14/94
Approved: Ryan Drabek, Director Revised: 6/12/12
3. TIME RECEIVED: Using the 12-hour designation, the time the request
was received. Place a check mark in the appropriate AM or PM box.
4. RECEIVED BY: The first initial and last name of the person who received
the call.
5. 10-35: To be circled if the person requesting service requests to remain
anonymous.
6. NAME: The first and last name of the person requesting service. Other
identifiers may be used if applicable, e.g., Refused, Station 18, Operations,
etc.
7. ADDRESS: The complete street address of the reporting party, if known.
8. CITY: The city of residence of the reporting party, if known.
9. APT OR SPACE #: When applicable, the appropriate number.
10. PHONE: The reporting party’s telephone number including area code.
11. CROSS STREETS: The closest major cross streets of the reporting party’s
residence or of the location of the service request.
12. MAP REF: The Thomas Bros. page number and grid location of the street
of the reporting party’s residence or of the location of the service request.
13. INFORMATION: If the request for service cannot be fully explained by
the check boxes (see sections 30 and 31), or if additional information is
necessary or helpful, indicate appropriate information on the lines given.
14. OWNER/SUSPECT: If applicable, place a check mark in the appropriate
box.
15. NAME: First and last name of the owner or suspect, if known.
16. ADDRESS: The complete street address of the owner or suspect, if
known.
17. CITY: The city of residence of the owner or suspect, if known.
18. APT OR SPACE #: When applicable, the appropriate number.
19. PHONE: The owner or suspect’s telephone number including area code.
20. NAME: First and last name of the bite victim, if known.
21. ADDRESS: The complete street address of the bite victim, if known.
22. CITY: The city of residence of the bite victim, if known.
23. APT OR SPACE #: When applicable, the appropriate number.
24. PHONE: The bite victim’s telephone number including area code, if
known.
25. VICTIM’S AGE: The age of the bite victim, if known.
26. DATE BITTEN: The date the bite occurred.
27. WOUND LOCATION: The area of the body where the bite was inflicted.
28. TREATED BY: The name of the person who rendered treatment (this may
be a doctor, hospital or lay person).

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Date: 10/14/94
Approved: Ryan Drabek, Director Revised: 6/12/12
29. TREATMENT: Explanation of treatment given.
30. 905 – INFORMATION: Make a check mark in the appropriate box.
905-R - Rabid animal
905-N - Nuisance animal
905-B - Biting animal
906 - Animal rescue
905-I - Injured animal
ORL - Owner release live animal
905-S - Stray animal
ORD - Owner release dead animal
905-H - Animal in heat
597 PC - Cruelty to animals
905-D - Dead Animal, Details to be placed in section 13
905-L - Livestock
930 - See the man
905-V - Vicious dog
931- See the woman
905-SC - Stray confined animal
_____Other type of requestto be written on blank line.
31. ANIMAL DESCRIPTION: Place a check mark in the appropriate box. If
other, place animal’s description on line. Any additional dog or cat
information may be placed on the line.
32. RECEIVED: The radio dispatcher shall write the date and time the IR is
received at the dispatch desk.
33. DISPATCHED: The radio dispatcher shall write the date and time the IR
is dispatched to an Animal Control Officer.
34. RADIO UNIT: The radio unit number of the Officer to whom the call is
dispatched.
35. DISPATCHER: The radio dispatcher’s first initial and last name.
36. CASE NUMBER: When applicable, a case number (i.e. DR number
issued by the police) is to be entered.
B. OFFICER’S REPORT:
The investigating Officer’s report section shall be completed. Incidents that
required the completion of this section include, but are not limited to, those

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involving cruelty and/or neglect, animal vs. animal incidents, nuisance and or
barking dog reports and any non-routine incidents. The report is to accurately
indicate the action taken during the handling of the call.
1. The report is to begin with the date and time (standard time) the action is
taken, e.g., 6-12-12 @ 11:43 AM.
The investigating Officer’s report section shall also be completed when the call is
to be re-filed for additional action or services to be rendered. Should the call be
subject to a re-file at the conclusion of an Officer’s entry, the Officer shall sign
the report with a first initial, last name and badge number.
2. IMPOUNDED CAGE #: If applicable, place a check in the box and enter
the cage or kennel number followed by the blue tag number into which an
animal is placed. Should an impounded animal be released to the wild,
buried in the field, or taken to a vet, the appropriated designation should
be RTW, BIF or VET.
3. ACO ASSIGNED: The first initial, last name and badge number of the
Officer completing the final action of the investigation.
4. DATE: The date section 39 was assigned.
5 SUPERVISOR: Initials of the Supervising Animal Control Officer who
reviews the IR in the event Chameleon is down for an extended period.
6 DATE CLOSED: The date the Supervising Animal Control Officer makes
final review of the IR (after corrections).
NOTE: The Officer’s report shall be completed only if the call has not been
entered in Chameleon by designated personnel prior to the officer’s end of shift.