City of Asheville Staff Emails: Occupy Asheville

From: Captain Daryl Fisher

Subject: RE: Occupy Asheville

Date: 2011-10-21 21:27:57

To:

I agree. When do we want to make the initial visit? Can we wait until
Monday?

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From: Wade Wood
To: Captain Sarah Benson , Captain
Daryl Fisher
Cc: Jeff Richardson
Sent: Fri, Oct 21, 2011 23:38:33 GMT+00:00
Subject: RE: Occupy Asheville



I am good with Brenda’s assessment and her proposed approach.
We need to make sure the participants are aware of the Ordinances and we
will hold them accountable. Please ensure she coordinates with an
officer (preferably Sgt. Riddle or Sgt. Lance) to make the joint
notifications.



Fisher?





Wade Wood

Interim Chief of Police

Asheville Police Department

(828)259-5901




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From: Captain Sarah Benson
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 2:59 PM
To: Wade Wood
Subject: FW: Occupy Asheville
Importance: High



What are your thoughts?




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From: Brenda Sears
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2011 12:17 PM
To: Captain Sarah Benson
Subject: Occupy Asheville
Importance: High

Captain Benson,



We have a problem at Occupy Asheville. Many of the residents
have dogs which are receiving questionable care, but more importantly
are posing a public safety issue by being unvaccinated, unlicensed and
unaltered. Here is what I think needs to happen...



1. I think Animal Services needs to make a visit with a
Police Officer (or Police Officers) for the purpose of speaking to pet
owners. On the first visit we should write warnings to all residents
not in compliance and provide license applications, and anti-tethering
brochures, etc.
2. In about 30 days we should return and speak with these
folks and issue citations to the previously mentioned pet owners if they
are not in compliance. This would be enough time to establish their
residency in Asheville and responsibility to comply with the ordinance.
If there are new individuals then a new batch of warnings as well.
3. Return about every 30 days in a like fashion.



I understand the sensitive nature of this situation, but also
don't want us to be remiss in allowing violations having an immediate
impact on public health. Just wait until one of the dogs bites
somebody. At least if we make an appearance with an effort to educate
this population we can show that APD is proactive.

Please think this over and let me know if you think this plan or
another version of this plan is doable. Thank you!!!



Brenda Sears

Animal Services Supervisor

Asheville Police Department

(828) 259-5872



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