Issue - meetings

The Committee resolved:-

(i)             to request that the Executive Director Families & Communities, liaise with the dog wardens in regards to any trends with dangerous dogs and for this information be circulated to members by way of email; and

(ii)            to note the information contained in the report. 

The Committee had before it a report by Police Scotland, which provided the Committee with an overview of legislation, current processes and procedures and data in respect of incidents and offences relating to Dangerous Dogs and Banned Breeds. 

The report noted that given public interest, increased reporting, the necessity to collate information to assess/mitigate risk and provide community reassurance, Community Safety Partnership Officers within Aberdeen City identified all dog related incidents/crime reports daily and shared information with partners in order that the information could be enhanced, risk could be assessed and incidents allocated to the most appropriate agency.

In addition to partners within the Community Safety Partnership, Aberdeen City Police Officers also had direct contact with the Local Area Dog Warden (or Animal Welfare Officer).

The Committee heard from Divisional Commander Kate Stephen who provided an overview of the report and answered various questions from Members.

The report recommended:-

that the Committee discuss, comment on, and endorse the report.

The Committee resolved:-

(i)             to request that the Executive Director Families & Communities, liaise with the dog wardens in regards to any trends with dangerous dogs and for this information to be circulated to members by way of email; and

(ii)            to note the information contained in the report.