(A) The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the following:
(1) The primary law enforcement agency of the city;
(2) Any law enforcement agency contracted with by the city;
(3) Any animal control agency or officer as designated or contracted with by the city; and/or
(4) Any law enforcement agency operating under a mutual aid agreement with the city.
(`87 Code, § 508.02)
(B) No person shall, in any manner, interfere with or hinder an animal control officer or law enforcement officer in the discharge of his or her duties. For the purpose of discharging the duties imposed by this chapter, an animal control officer or law enforcement officer is empowered to enter upon the private property of another without permission, with or without a warrant.
(`87 Code, § 508.03)
(C) Whenever an animal control officer or police officer determines that any animal presents an immediate threat to the safety of any member of the public, after making a reasonable attempt to impound the animal, the officer is hereby authorized to summarily destroy the animal in the interest of public safety.
(`87 Code, § 508.16) Penalty, see § 92.99