Mendocino County Grand Jury
• 2013-2014
Animal Control Confidentiality Violations June 9, 2014
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The facts listed above support the accusations by the large animal handling community that the unethical practice of releasing of complainants’ names has occurred.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Animal Control Officers participate in annual ethics training with an emphasis on confidentiality of complainants’ names. (F1, F2, F3)
F2
There is strong circumstantial evidence to support allegations that complainant names were leaked by Animal Control Officers thereby violating the Animal Control Officer’s Code of Ethics.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Animal Control Officers participate in annual ethics training with an emphasis on confidentiality of complainants’ names. (F1, F2, F3)
F3
Breach of confidentiality by Animal Control Officers compromises the effectiveness of Animal Control and discourages future citizen complaints.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Animal Control Officers participate in annual ethics training with an emphasis on confidentiality of complainants’ names. (F1, F2, F3)
F4
The telephone number for handling loose and stray animals is that of Animal Care rather than Animal Control.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The public telephone numbers for handling Animal Control issues be corrected in directories and on web pages. (F4) RESPONSES Pursuant to Penal Code §933.05, responses are required from the following individuals: • Sheriff, Mendocino County (All findings and All recommendations)