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The Harwich Police Department's Animal Control is responsible for
the investigation of animal complaints and problems. Animal Control
investigates reports of animal cruelty, dog or cat bites, vicious
dog complaints, sick or injured wildlife and loose dogs. Animal
Control also conducts barn and kennel inspections, rabies clinics,
educational programs and advice with animal care and wildlife
control.
The Animal Control Vehicle is part of the Police Department
fleet and is equipped with the necessary control tools to handle
most animal related situations. Officer Jack Burns is the Department's full time Animal Control
Officer. A former sergeant and Special Investigator with the Animal Rescue League of Boston, Officer Burns joined the
department in September of 1999. As a State Humane Officer, Officer Burns
received training in both law enforcement and animal related issues. He is a
graduate of the Boston Police Academy and the Plymouth Police Academy.
He has been a state authorized Animal Inspector since 1990, and is a graduate of
the State's Animal Control Academy where he was later an instructor and
has also graduated from the National Cruelty Investigators School and the
National Horse Abuse Investigators School. He is a member of the Animal
Control Officers Association of Massachusetts and regularly attends courses
to maintain his proficiency.
Animal Control is available to
assist individuals or groups with any animal related problem or concerns and can
be reached at the Police Department at 508.430.7541 or you can E-Mail Officer
Burns at:
burns@harwichpolice.com
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