Any police officer that has probable cause to suspect any dangerous, fierce, or vicious dog found at large, cannot be safely taken up and impounded, may kill the dog. This type of action, however, shall only be taken as a last resort. Observations of the police officer or reports from any party concerning their observations of the actions of the dog which would lead a reasonable and prudent person to believe the dog is fierce or dangerous and constitute a threat to any person in any way whatsoever shall constitute probable cause for destruction of the dog.
(Ord. 952, passed 10-6-80; Am. Ord. 1197, passed 3-1-93)