The Dog Warden shall:
(A) Have the power of arrest and the responsibility to enforce all laws of the state, and all provisions of this code and other ordinances of the city pertaining to ownership and control of dogs and other animals, and shall cooperate with all other law enforcement officers in the county in fulfilling his or her duties;
(B) Seize and impound dogs and other animals in the city involved in a violation of this code or any other ordinance of the city or state law;
(C) Cooperate with the Health Director and county health officers, and assist in the enforcement of the laws of the state with regard to the control of animals and especially with regard to the vaccination against rabies;
(D) In the performance of his or her duties, have all the power, authority and immunity of peace officers, as granted by this code and the State General Statutes, in regard to enforcing the provisions of this code and the State General Statutes which relate to the care, treatment and impounding of animals, and making arrests for violation of such provisions; and
(E) While performing his or her respective duties, wear a badge of a size and design to be determined by the City Manager.
(Code 2019, § 3-4) (Code 1961, § 3-4) (Ord. passed 11-11-1974)