| 1. | Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports. |
| 2. | Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary. |
| 3. | Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment. |
| 4. | Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures. |
| 5. | Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals. |
| 6. | Supply animals with food, water, and personal care. |
| 7. | Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks. |
| 8. | Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court. |
| 9. | Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations. |
| 10. | Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities. |
| 11. | Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals. |
| 12. | Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests. |
| 13. | Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations. |
| 14. | Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws. |
| 15. | Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals. |
| 16. | Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection. |