It shall be unlawful for any person to wilfully or maliciously torture, torment, beat, kick, strike, mutilate, injure, disable or kill any dog used by the police department of the City of Chicago in the performance of the functions of such department, or to interfere with or meddle with any such dog while being used by said department or any officer or member thereof in the performance of any functions or duties of said department or of such officer or member.
(Prior code § 11-15.1)