Community Service Officers

 Teri Johnson
(full time)

Mary Morse, Vicki Sinner
(part time)

Community Service Officers are an integral part of the police department's operation. Community Service Officers are on duty seven (7) days a week, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. They handle thousands of calls- for-service, answer numerous questions concerning animals and laws that pertain to them, enforce parking laws, and generally assist police officers when needed.

The activity and status of animals generate many complaints. Though citizens call concerning those complaints, almost all citizens insist that animals are treated humanely. The Community Service Officers are dedicated to serving the needs of the public while treating the animals with which they come in contact with the utmost care.

* Enforce City ordinances related to animals;
* Capture and impound dogs and cats;
* Capture wild animals and reptiles;
* Assist citizens with animal retrieval;
* Respond to citizen complaints regarding animals;
*  Maintain animal records;
* Assist the Sheriff's Office and State Game & Parks;
* Inspect pet shops and issue store licenses;
* Issue animal licenses;
* Reptile and snake handling;
* Horse capture and restraint;
* Grooming;
* First aid for small animals;
* Officer safety;
* Public relations.
* Complete minor police reports;
* Receive and transport evidence;
* Investigate parking problems;
* Mark and ticket abandoned vehicles;
* Inter-department mail distribution;
* Drop-off and pick up police vehicles for repair.