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Book 'em, Danno!
As many of you may be aware, the Los Angeles Police Department has a fairly new animal cruelty unit where they investigate and prosecute severe cases of animal cruelty.
They need your support to not only get the word out regarding the unit but to contact Chief Bratton and let him know that you feel this unit is important. This is a pilot program and they
have been renewed after a 6 month trial period but there are many within the Department who feel that the unit is a waste of resources and that animal cruelty is not a serious crime.
Mayor Villaralgosa stated, "When we protect animals we are protecting ourselves, we are protecting our communities."
The Task Force recently had one of their first felony cases prosecuted, in which a gang member
with a taser gun put a girlfriend's puppy in a bathtub and repeatedly stunned the animal leaving horrific injuries to the puppy.
"Los Angeles is putting a leash on animal cruelty," added Councilman Cardenas. "We have taken this vicious criminal off our streets and his conviction will make animal abusers think
twice before hurting more defenseless victims. Reporting animal abuse stops other crimes of violence."
The gang member was convicted and is currently serving a three year prison term. On a happier
note, the puppy was eventually adopted by one of the first officers who arrived at the scene. You can view photos and read the story at LAPD Task Force
Please help in getting the phone number and awareness of the Unit out to the general public!
To Report Animal Cruelty Call
213-485-3860 or 213-485-3826 or 213-847-1417
To thank Chief Bratton for taking animal cruelty seriously, you can call or
write Community Relations:
You can also e-mail the LAPD for comments & questions at questions@lapdonline.org
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