City of Asheville Staff Emails: Occupy Asheville

From: Wade Wood

Subject: Re: Occupy Asheville

Date: 2011-10-21 22:27:17

To:

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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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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