COLORADO SPRINGS — It is currently Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) Appreciation week, and the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is urging the community to learn about some of the things our ALE officers do.

According to HSPPR, Animal Law Enforcement (ALE) Officers are tasked with:

Investigating cruelty complaintsIssuing summons and complaintsResponding to aggressive dog reportsChecking on injured animalsInvestigating noisy pet complaintsEducating the public on animal laws and ordinancesPicking up stray animalsAppearing in court on animal-related casesExecuting search and arrest warrants.

ALE officers also perform their own interrogations and interviewing of a suspect and recommend charges. It is then up to the court to decide the outcome.

How can the community help?

Anyone can call 719-302-8798 to report neglect, cruelty, bites and attacks, loose dogs, and emergency situations for our Animal Law Enforcement officers to investigate.