Policy Text
II. DISPOSAL
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this procedure is to establish guidelines for the Coconut Creek Police
Department (CCPD) to adhere to when dealing with domestic animals and wildlife that pose
a threat, are severely sick, or are seriously injured and compassion requires the animal to
be relieved of suffering only when other dispositions are impractical.
POLICY:
CCPD shall comply with Florida State Statute (FSS) 828.05, Killing and injured or
diseased domestic animal, federal and state laws, local ordinances, and the Florida
Administrative Code (FAC) regarding the disposition of animals that might be taken into
custody by or under the direction of CCPD. The destruction of an animal shall be for
humanitarian reasons or to protect the officer or another person from imminent bodily
harm.
DEFINITIONS: