The Special Examiner's Report to the City Commission Regarding Animal Shelter Operations ( 663k PDF), dated March 6, 2008, is now available.
The Police Department's report information is below.
In December of 2007, one current and one former employee of the City of Great Falls Animal Shelter came forward through a press conference making allegations concerning animal shelter operations and treatment of animals. As a result of those allegations, the Police Department began an internal investigation of those charges. Summary of the Police Department’s investigation ( 89k PDF)
The summary has been organized in a format that includes an introduction, a summary of the findings, the history of the management of the animal shelter, the allegations, the findings, and the corrective actions that have either been taken or will be taken.
From here, the City staff is recommending that the City Commission hire a Special Examiner to further investigate the allegations, using the Police Department report as the basis for further investigation. The Special Examiner’s report will offer analysis of the adequacy, fairness, and appropriateness of the Police Department report.
The City Charter authorizes the City Commission, or its designee, to investigate any operation of the City. The Special Examiner will have the Commission’s power to subpoena witnesses and receive sworn testimony to test the accuracy or complete the findings of the report. The Special Examiner will receive direction from and report to the City Commission.
Links: