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Saw an aspca unit rolling code for the first time. Pretty cool, anybody know their freqs?
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Any more information? There are multiple organizations in the L.A. area, none of which that are authorized (to my knowledge) to operate Authorized Emergency Vehicles.
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aspca law enforcement freqs?
Where we you?
In LA City proper, in an area handled by the County, or one of the dozen cities that uses the South East Area Animal Control Authority, or one of the smaller local cities that have their own dog catchers?
In LA City proper, in an area handled by the County, or one of the dozen cities that uses the South East Area Animal Control Authority, or one of the smaller local cities that have their own dog catchers?
This page shows they are sworn officers...
spcaLA | Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles | Law Enforcement Division | About Animal Protection Services (APS)
spcaLA | Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles | Law Enforcement Division | About Animal Protection Services (APS)
Yes. Humane Officers are sworn, but not Peace Officers. On the spcaLA Law Enforcement Division FAQ page:
What is the difference between a Level 1 and Level 2 Humane Officer?
Both Level 1 and Level 2 Humane Officers are employed by spcaLA. Level 1 and Level 2 Humane Officers may exercise the powers of a peace officer to prevent animal cruelty, make arrests, and serve search warrants. Only a Level 1 Humane Officer may carry a firearm, and as such, training requirements for Level 1 Humane Officers are much more extensive than those for Level 2 Humane Officers. The duties of both can be reviewed in detail in California Corporations Code 14502.
In 14502:
(i) (1) (A) A level 1 humane officer is not a peace officer, but may exercise the powers of a peace officer at all places within the state in order to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon any animal and to that end may summon to his or her aid any bystander. A level 1 humane officer may use reasonable force necessary to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon any animal.
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(2) (A) A level 2 humane officer is not a peace officer, but may exercise the powers of a peace officer at all places within the state in order to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon any animal and to that end may summon to his or her aid any bystander. A level 2 humane officer may use reasonable force necessary to prevent the perpetration of any act of cruelty upon any animal.
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Back to the original question regarding frequencies, they (spcaLA) are a private entity, so they most likely are on a business system. The FCC websites are down this weekend for building maintenance, so I couldn't check.
I saw two of their armed officers the other day. Looking at the HT antenna looks like the are in the UHF 450-512 band. Could not make out the brand of radios, but seemed more commercial variety then heavy duty government type.
So since no one can come up with a license I suspect they utilize one of the many commercial LTR systems in LA basin.
So since no one can come up with a license I suspect they utilize one of the many commercial LTR systems in LA basin.
Confirmed spcaLA law enforcement division uses Natl Sciences LTR.
TG 1-16-026
National Science and Technology Network (Mount Lukens #1) Trunking System, Mount Lukens, California - Scanner Frequencies
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TG 1-16-026
National Science and Technology Network (Mount Lukens #1) Trunking System, Mount Lukens, California - Scanner Frequencies
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Just as an aside, in New York City the only way you can tell the difference between an SPCA officer and an NYPD officer is the shoulder patch and the badge. Uniform, weapon, etc. are the same, but I don't know if the police powers are similar or much different between the two agencies.
There was a series on Animal Planet about that some years ago and I found it strange that SPCA officers had such power. Does NYC have an animal control agency of its own or does it contract these services to the SPCA?
The SPCA running code three is very interesting. What areas does the SPCA have jurisdiction in? Their webpage shows offices in Long Beach and the South Bay. Do they provide services there under contract. Do their light bars have blue in them?
Here is a picture of one of their CrownVic. I've also seen vans with animal cages in the back.
SPCALA | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
The officers are armed and look like regular police officers.
As far as the area they cover, I'm not quite sure. Its always been a bit murky for me.
I know their headquarters office is in Los Angeles close to Culver City and generally the area I see their vehicles at, but their main shelter is down in Long Beach. However City of Long Beach has its own animal control so I'm not sure what the spcaLA connection down there is.
Also here is a news story from last week of them busting folks in a cockfighting operation, but it says they did it on conjunction with Los Angeles Animal Control officers. So its seems they work across jurisdictions, even if the local agency has its own animal control agency.
50 roosters seized in Compton cockfighting raid | abc7.com
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The officers are armed and look like regular police officers.
As far as the area they cover, I'm not quite sure. Its always been a bit murky for me.
I know their headquarters office is in Los Angeles close to Culver City and generally the area I see their vehicles at, but their main shelter is down in Long Beach. However City of Long Beach has its own animal control so I'm not sure what the spcaLA connection down there is.
Also here is a news story from last week of them busting folks in a cockfighting operation, but it says they did it on conjunction with Los Angeles Animal Control officers. So its seems they work across jurisdictions, even if the local agency has its own animal control agency.
50 roosters seized in Compton cockfighting raid | abc7.com
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I'm not aware of the ASPCA being active in Arizona, but we do have "animal paramedics" in the Arizona Humane Society's EAMT's (Emergency Animal Medical Technicians). Are there any other EAMT's around the country? Or is it mostly "scoop and scoot"?
I'm not aware of the ASPCA being active in Arizona, but we do have "animal paramedics" in the Arizona Humane Society's EAMT's (Emergency Animal Medical Technicians). Are there any other EAMT's around the country? Or is it mostly "scoop and scoot"?
There are probably varying opinions about this, mine being that the risks of running Code 3 are greater than any one animal is worth. I've owned 4 dogs in my life. The last one was the best and was very dear to my wife and I so I can understand the feelings one can get about their animals. However, I also know what it is like to drive with lights and siren and would not expect someone to respond with them for even this last dog.
I wonder what type of incident these officers respond to Code 3? I would think it would be an animal cruelty in progress. I've yet to see a county/city animal control officer vehicle equipped with other than amber lights. Come to think of it, I've never seen them carrying a weapon. I wonder what laws and regulation they are limited to enforcing. I wonder if their is some type of POST certificate they have to have to carry weapons?
After seeing coverage on the Animal Planet network I looked at the SPCA's website and didn't find much information to answer my questions. It has been several years since I did this and there may be more information on there now. I really liked the show, which was named "Animal Cops."
I wonder what type of incident these officers respond to Code 3? I would think it would be an animal cruelty in progress. I've yet to see a county/city animal control officer vehicle equipped with other than amber lights. Come to think of it, I've never seen them carrying a weapon. I wonder what laws and regulation they are limited to enforcing. I wonder if their is some type of POST certificate they have to have to carry weapons?
After seeing coverage on the Animal Planet network I looked at the SPCA's website and didn't find much information to answer my questions. It has been several years since I did this and there may be more information on there now. I really liked the show, which was named "Animal Cops."
I've seen animal ambulances from time to time. I can't remember where, but I don't think I have in California. I visit Arizona at least once per year so maybe it was there. My impression is that they are transport units only as I don't think I've seen any overhead lights on them, or just ambers if they did. If you have a large dog and a small car, or are have to lift it due to its illness and can't, some help and transportation is needed. I also got the impression that some of the value of these units is to advertise the DVM practice.
I'm pretty uncomfortable with the way people are treating animals like they are human. The Animal Planet network shows a lot of that and it is one reason I don't watch it very much. I think animal cruelty is unacceptable but this trend goes well beyond that. The network tends to go along with the urban attitude of treating wildlife like pets, a practice that actually harms wildlife. Having lived in rural areas for most of my life and having to interface with wildlife management needs during my career it is frustrating to deal with this "every animal is a pet" attitude.
Here is some info about the spcaLA law enforcement division
spcaLA | Law Enforcement Division | About Animal Protection Services (APS)
"As the Law Enforcement Division of spcaLA, APS humane officers and support staff are dedicated to investigating cruelty cases and prosecuting individuals or organizations who neglect or abuse animals anywhere within the state of California."
"spcaLA Humane Officers issue citations, make arrests, file criminal charges and serve warrants,"
"spcaLA Humane Officers may exercise the powers of a peace officer anywhere in the state of California, while investigating animal cruelty."
Also under the employment section says qualified applicants need to be hold California POST
spcaLA | Law Enforcement Division | About Animal Protection Services (APS)
"As the Law Enforcement Division of spcaLA, APS humane officers and support staff are dedicated to investigating cruelty cases and prosecuting individuals or organizations who neglect or abuse animals anywhere within the state of California."
"spcaLA Humane Officers issue citations, make arrests, file criminal charges and serve warrants,"
"spcaLA Humane Officers may exercise the powers of a peace officer anywhere in the state of California, while investigating animal cruelty."
Also under the employment section says qualified applicants need to be hold California POST
They are required to complete a peace officer academy, but aren't peace officers. With that in mind they can apply for law enforcement positions no matter the agency. They probably run up against the experience they gain after the academy not applying to peace officer positions.
Hello Fred!!
A million years ago, when I still worked for San Bernardino SO, our ACO's (County Animal Control) carried revolvers on their hips...but that was for their own protection and to dispatch injured animals. Also bearing in mind, this was in the High Desert area (Barstow and north), so I don't know if the ACO's in the more populated areas packed heat routinely or not. I don't know if they needed PC832 to carry or not...not sure what the county regs had to say about that, but I don't think they had ANY peace officer powers.
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