- Investigate reports of cruelty and neglect.
- Investigate reports of animal bites.
- Enforce State and Local animal laws.
- Ensure public safety by investigating and enforcing Potentially Dangerous and Vicious Dog cases (O.M.C. 6.08)
- Rescue sick and injured domestic and wild animals 24 hours a day.
- Pick up deceased animals.
- Provide support to pets owned by low-income residents.
![Animal Control Officer with kitten](https://city-of-oakland.imgix.net/general-images/ACO-Tierney-2.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&fillTransforms=1&fit=max&q=80&w=320)