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<br /> <br />determination that the dogs alleged to have been owned or <br />harbored for fighting demonstrate an increased potential for <br />unprovoked attacks on persons or domestic animals, in order to <br />alleviate the requirement to destroy these animals “sight unseen”. <br />Additionally, clarify at what point in the legal process a dog is <br />“owned or harbored…for fighting,” be it upon seizure, arrest, <br />indictment, or conviction; and <br /> <br />50) Legislative Study on Educational Requirements for Law <br />Enforcement Officers – Support legislation to establish a <br />legislative study commission to review the current educational <br />curriculum for law enforcement officers and make <br />recommendations regarding potential modifications/additions. The <br />overarching purpose of curriculum revision would be to instill in <br />future LEOs some depth of understanding of the complex nature of <br />the society they will serve. Potential topics for consideration <br />include sociology, American history and literature, psychology, <br />philosophy, and conflict resolution. In addition to members of the <br />Senate and House, members should include a diverse array of <br />experts in higher education, both in subject matter specialties and <br />in curriculum development for adult learners. The commission’s <br />work should be completed within one year of commencement. <br /> <br /> <br />This the 15th day of September 2020. <br /> <br />________________________________ <br />Penny Rich, Chair <br />Orange County Board of Commissioners <br />12