The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the police officers and ACOs of the City specifically designated by the Chief of Police. These enforcement officials shall have the authority to act on behalf of the City, including, but not limited to, the authority to investigate complaints, impound and destroy animals, and to take any other lawful action required to enforce the provisions of this chapter or any State laws or regulations relating to animal control. A police officer or an ACO so designated by the Chief of Police shall have the authority to issue citations on an Idaho uniform citation form pursuant to the Idaho Misdemeanor Criminal Rules and the Idaho Infraction Rules for the violation(s) of animal control laws, and rules and regulations within the City. It shall be a violation of this chapter to interfere with, or give any false or misleading information to, any police officer or ACO in the performance of his or her duties. (Ord. 1535, 10-26-2009)