The animal control officer, and/or any peace officer, shall be the enforcement official for this title. This officer shall have the authority to act on behalf of the city to investigate complaints, impound and destroy animals, issue citations, and take other necessary and lawful actions as required to enforce the provisions of this title. The animal control officer or any peace officer is entitled to use nonlethal weapons and tranquilizer guns in order to fulfill their duties. The animal control officer or peace officer may pursue an animal onto private property provided that they do not seek entrance into a residence. It shall be a violation of this title to interfere with the animal control officer or any peace officer in the performance of his duties. (Ord. 2006-64)