City of Asheville Staff Emails: Occupy Asheville

From: Captain Sarah Benson

Subject: FW: Occupy Asheville

Date: 2011-10-24 08:08:43

To:

FYI
I will get up with you this morning and we will plan.

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From: Captain Daryl Fisher
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 10:41 PM
To: Captain Sarah Benson; Wade Wood
Cc: Jeff Richardson
Subject: RE: Occupy Asheville


I don't mind going with her. I know Boyd has spoke with the group as
well and can take him with us. The first time will be to explain our
ordinance and issue warnings only. We will need to talk and develop a
united front on when to issue the real ones. With the Animal Control
Ordinance, the good thing is these are civil penalties and not criminal
penalties so the tendency for a physical confrontation is mitigated.

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From: Captain Sarah Benson
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2011 10:37 PM
To: Wade Wood; Captain Daryl Fisher
Cc: Jeff Richardson
Subject: Re: Occupy Asheville


I agree that we need to make notification during the day. Captain Fisher
I will get with Brenda on Monday and get up with you and get a patrol
supervisor to assist Brenda.

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From: Wade Wood
To: Captain Daryl Fisher
Cc: sbenson@ashevillenc.gov, jrichardson@ashevillenc.gov
Sent: Sat, Oct 22, 2011 02:27:17 GMT+00:00
Subject: Re: Occupy Asheville


yes I would definitely say during daylight

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On Oct 21, 2011, at 9:27 PM, "Captain Daryl Fisher" wrote:

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