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Animal control officers get bulletproof vests

by The AV Times Staff • October 23, 2013

The protective vests will be used by animal control officers when assisting with special operations, search warrant service and dog pack sweeps. (Photo of Downey Animal Care officers courtesy DACC)
The protective vests will be used by local animal control officers when assisting with special operations, search warrant service and dog pack sweeps. (Photo of Downey Animal Care officers courtesy DACC)

LANCASTER – The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) has announced the arrival of tactical protective vests for animal control officers, made possible by a grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

The outer wear tactical vests are designed for use by animal control officers to wear when they’re taking part in higher risk enforcement operations, such as serving search warrants or when assisting other law enforcement agencies with tactical operations.

Three protective vests have been shipped to the Lancaster Animal Care Center, DACC officials said. One vest will go to the Major Case Unit Officer and the other two will be used by animal control officers assisting on special enforcement operations.

“Our officers face many of the same dangers as police officers or Sheriff’s deputies inherent with tactical enforcement operations,” said Marcia Mayeda, DACC’s director. “We are thankful for the ASPCA’s support and generosity with helping to keep our officers safe.”

The ASPCA is a national animal protection agency committed to supporting regional animal care and control agencies like the DACC. It’s website is www.aspca.org.

The Lancaster Animal Care Center is located at 5210 West Avenue I in Lancaster. The center serves the following areas: Lake Elizabeth, Lake Hughes, Lake Los Angeles, Leona Valley, Palmdale, Pearblossom, Quartz Hill and Valyermo.

(Information via press release the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.)

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Filed Under: Lancaster

8 comments for "Animal control officers get bulletproof vests"

  1. Made_In_USA says

    October 24, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    THAT IS SO FREAKING USELESS…THAT MONEY COULD HAVE GONE TO SOMETHING BETTER… WHAT A WASTE

    • David says

      October 24, 2013 at 7:58 pm

      This is so the animal control officers don’t get shot, while securing the perimeter of pit bulls surrounding the house in a police raid. Or maybe you prefer the old method of just shooting all the pit bulls first.

      • merissa says

        October 26, 2013 at 8:32 pm

        what does pit bulls have to do with this.. some ppl are just so stupid ….. the

  2. Mark says

    October 23, 2013 at 4:44 pm

    Animal control officers are worthless

    • Pauly says

      October 23, 2013 at 5:45 pm

      Couldn’t have said it better.

    • resident300 says

      October 23, 2013 at 5:59 pm

      Why do you say that?

      • Notkool! says

        October 24, 2013 at 6:32 am

        So many times I’ve called an there phone service is no good! No one picks up the phone or return your call! Just a waste of tax payers money!! There worse than the DMV!

    • Just Saying says

      October 24, 2013 at 7:44 pm

      You must be the guy with the dog tied up in the shower.

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