Dan Bristol, the Chief of Police in Heyburn, Idaho, gives online advice about law enforcement issues. Recently a chicken farmer asked Chief Bristol whether it would make sense to file a police report about a domestic dog that attacked chickens on his farm. You can read Chief Bristol’s response at this link.

Because I’m an animal lover, I’m pleased that Chief Bristol favored reporting the incident to the police – but that’s not the only reason I’m posting the link. Chief Bristol effectively puts the report into a larger context, connecting it to various agencies and legal issues. It’s a concise and well-written explanation about why police reports are so important. Recommended reading!