Warwickshire Police

Dog Legislation Officers, (D.L.O’s). Warwickshire Police now has two Dog Legislation Officers:

• PS 553 Dean Reid and
• PC 338 Michael Barnett

All can be contacted via the Dog Support Unit Office 01926 415000 ext 5203

What is the role of the DLO:

D.L.O’s are a single point of contact (SPOC) to guide and assist officers in the investigation of dog-related allegations of crime.

Where there is clear evidence of a serious offence concerning dangerous dogs the DLO is best placed to help and guide any investigation.

What are a D.L.O’s responsibilities.

• To assist officers in all matters relating to Dangerous Dogs Incidents.
• To conduct examinations of seized dogs and use their expertise to decide if they are of banned breed type.
• To provide expert evidence at court hearings.
• To oversee case management and ensure that proceedings are brought expeditiously where dogs are held in kennels.
• Dog Legislation Officers should take responsibility and be consulted wherever practical prior to any dog being seized
• To establish good working relationships with local authority officers, the RSPCA, and local animal welfare organisations
• There are four banned breeds in the uk these are Pitbull Terrier type, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Braziliera.