Animal Control
From cutting people free from flaming cars to rescuing furry friends, you never know when you’ll need a quality blade on the job
There are some very important rules of the road when dealing with wildlife, as well as so-called domesticated animals that can suddenly turn dangerous
‘Shoebert’ the seal was originally found in a nearby pond, but escaped, eventually ‘turning himself in’ to police a week later
Video shows the goat inside the cruiser snacking on paperwork as the deputy pleads with it to get out — to no avail
Deputies were sent out to the location at a zoo after the disconnected call
The snake was able to escape its enclosure and into a suburban area
The officers placed a pillow under 14-year-old Ryder’s head and also cooled him down with a hose
The owner was arrested and is facing animal abuse charges
“It’s a turkey … not a tiger,” one officer jokes as another puts on long gloves and holds a fishing net
Video of the release racked up 22,000 views and nearly 200 comments, including some who said they “cried a little” at the sight of the turtles heading out to sea
The temperature inside the vehicle was about 108 degrees, according to the police report
“I’ve been doing this job for 19 years and this is the first time I’ve seen anything like this,” an officer said
Officer Julia Caldwell suffered a serious respiratory injury, but she says it was worth it
The Caring for the Caregiver Equine Program for First Responders aims to help officers learn self awareness and the importance of physical and wellness care
One officer had to call backup for a bigger dog leash
Snipers lined up to protect divers who were rescuing the occupants of a submerged car
The gator is seen thrashing about as two officers tackle the animal — holding it down and wrestling with it
Sheriff Errol Toulon hopes the Lost Pet Network will become a national model
A suspended officer and his employee are accused of killing at least 10 dogs they didn’t think could be sold or trained
Police came up with an unusual solution to locate distressed ducklings in the underground maze
The slippery subject was taken to a rehabilitation center for evaluation
A deadeye game warden was praised for his unorthodox rescue of a trapped deer
“You have got to see this,” the sheriff’s office wrote in a Facebook post earlier this week
When faced with a non-compliant passenger, one cop took a leap of faith
Hank the dog is expected to be just fine thanks to Deputy Michael Gregorek
In some situations, we have time to make a formal plan
It took a few tries, but Flipper lived to swim another day
“The horse, by the way, is in ‘stable’ condition,” the sheriff’s office joked
A rowdy marsupial is home safe and sound thanks to one sheriff’s office
Officers tried repeatedly to grab Tinsley but she ran out of reach each time, leading officers to the crash site
The man was seriously injured when he entered an unauthorized area near the tiger’s enclosure at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Officials speculated that Trooper Pratt’s ballistic vest may have helped prevent more serious injury