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Dog Bites Officer

September 14, 2009

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Dog Bite


DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: 9/13/09; 2230 hours


LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 1294 N Mollison El Cajon CA


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RESUME OF INCIDENT: Officer Travis Howard responded to a radio call of a loud music disturbance. When he arrived he was met at the door by a resident who invited him inside. As Officer Howard started to enter the home a large pit bull terrier charged and attacked him. The dog bit Officer Howard on the inner right thigh and right bicep. The dog was impounded and will be held in quarantine. Officer Howard was transported to the hospital and treated for his injuries. The resident was dog-sitting the animal and did not know the dogs temperament. No charges were filed.


PREPARED BY: M. Coit Lt #86
DIVISION: Patrol
DATE AND TIME: 9/14/09; 1440
REVIEWED BY: Lt J. Redman

Pat Sprecco, Chief Of Police