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A. The chief shall investigate each reported animal bite or attack incident and shall determine whether each animal involved may be vicious, dangerous or neither.

B. No police animal is considered dangerous or vicious if the approach, injury or damage occurred while the animal was engaged in the performance of law enforcement activity.

C. No animal is considered dangerous or vicious if the approach, injury or damage caused by the animal was accidental or sustained by a person of sufficient age and understanding who:

1. At the time, was committing a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises to which the owner had the legal right of possession; or

2. Was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the animal, or has in the past tormented, abused or assaulted the animal; or

3. Was committing or attempting to commit a crime. (Ord. 07-009 § 5, 2007; Ord. 631 § 7, 2004; Ord. 416 § 5, 1990; Ord. 406 § 3, 1989)