Recommendation R4b
Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury recommends Calaveras County Animal Services adopt a Use of Force policy and provide Animal Services Officers with the appropriate protective gear and safety equipment by December 31, 2026.
Jury report: Calaveras County Animal Services: Road Map to a Modern Shelter - Policies and Procedures · PDF page 9
Permanent linkOfficial response
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors
Agency plans to implementThe County promises a use-of-force policy by June 30, 2027 and reports that safety equipment has been provided.
Read official response · PDF page 4The response distinguishes an existing equipment claim from a dated policy commitment.
- Develop and implement a use-of-force policy. Timing: 2027-06-30.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.