This document establishes a uniform procedure for issuing desk citations by animal control officers at OC Animal Care. It outlines the process where an officer can initiate a citation for a violation when the citizen is not present, but their animal has been impounded. It describes completing certain fields on the citation and supplemental report, getting supervisor approval, and then having the operations desk sergeant or their designee issue the citation to the owner when they come to redeem their animal. The desk citation is intended for use in situations where compliance with laws was previously unsuccessful or directed by supervision. It provides examples of when a desk citation is warranted, such as repeat stray incidents or animals on public property like schools.