Section 7.05.060 Harassment of a police service dog.

1. It shall be unlawful for a person to knowingly and willfully or maliciously harass or tease a police service dog.

2. As used in this section, "police service dog" means a dog used by a peace officer in the performance of the officer's duties, whether or not the dog is on duty.

3. As used in this section, “harass or tease” means through verbal or physical actions an individual causes the police service dog undue excitement or agitation, causes the dog to bark continuously, causes the dog to pace in its enclosure whether a kennel or K-9 patrol vehicle, or causes the animal to strike, scratch, paw or bite its enclosure.

(Ord. 2007-0100, 90/T-8683)