outcomes of dog attacks prosecuted in Court. Objective 2: Prevent the opportunity of dog attacks resulting in a reduction of reportable incidents. Activity When Evaluation Develop and promote key dog November 2017 Evaluate number of attack prevention messages reported attacks pre and such as: post promotional program Awareness of off leash areas Community feedback Responsible animal handling surveys conducted through and control techniques mail outs and Pet expo’s Promotion of dog obedience dog attack prevention training programme Community awareness of Record type and number of dealing with aggressive education materials dogs. distributed. Objective 3: Enhance investigation process to ensure prosecutions are conducted in a timely manner to minimise impact on victim and witnesses. Activity When Evaluation Set key performance indicators ongoing Review investigations monthly to for Officers to complete dog evaluate percentage completed attack investigations within a 6 within timeframe. week timeframe. Conduct training for Animal ongoing Evaluate the quality of reports Management Officers in area of and briefs of evidence post investigation techniques and training Victim support skills. Discuss incident and obtain feedback from victims and witnesses regarding the interaction and support provided by investigating officer. Objective 4: Enhanced patrols of parklands and designated reserves as listed in Council Orders specific to off leash areas Activity When Evaluation Provide increased foot patrols of Ongoing Review of activities and log parklands to ensure compliance books confirming attendance and with off time restrictions. patrol of parklands. Review enforcement activity specific to dog at offences. Review current Orders specific to Ongoing Consult with residents and dog listed parklands pertaining to off owners including relevant Council leash areas as to suitability and Departments impacted on by applicable time restrictions current Orders. currently in place. DECLARED, DANGEROUS, MENACING AND RESTRICTED DOGS Requirement: 68A(2)(c)(vii) Outline programs, services and strategies to effectively identify all dangerous dogs, menacing dogs and restricted breed dogs in that district and to ensure
outcomes of dog attacks prosecuted in Court. Objective 2: Prevent the opportunity of dog attacks resulting in a reduction of reportable incidents. Activity When Evaluation Develop and promote key dog attack prevention messages such as: Awareness of off leash areas Responsible animal handling and control techniques Promotion of dog obedience training Community awareness of dealing with aggressive dogs. November 2017 Evaluate number of reported attacks pre and post promotional program Community feedback surveys conducted through mail outs and Pet expo’s dog attack prevention programme Record type and number of education materials distributed. Objective 3: Enhance investigation process to ensure prosecutions are conducted in a timely manner to minimise impact on victim and witnesses. Activity When Evaluation Set key performance indicators for Officers to complete dog attack investigations within a 6 week timeframe. ongoing Review investigations monthly to evaluate percentage completed within timeframe. Conduct training for Animal Management Officers in area of investigation techniques and Victim support skills. ongoing Evaluate the quality of reports and briefs of evidence post training Discuss incident and obtain feedback from victims and witnesses regarding the interaction and support provided by investigating officer. Objective 4: Enhanced patrols of parklands and designated reserves as listed in Council Orders specific to off leash areas Activity When Evaluation Provide increased foot patrols of parklands to ensure compliance with off time restrictions. Ongoing Review of activities and log books confirming attendance and patrol of parklands. Review enforcement activity specific to dog at offences. Review current Orders specific to listed parklands pertaining to off leash areas as to suitability and applicable time restrictions currently in place. Ongoing Consult with residents and dog owners including relevant Council Departments impacted on by current Orders. DECLARED, DANGEROUS, MENACING AND RESTRICTED DOGS Requirement: 68A(2)(c)(vii) Outline programs, services and strategies to effectively identify all dangerous dogs, menacing dogs and restricted breed dogs in that district and to ensure
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