Humane Officer.
Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 78-20
in effect78-20. Humane Officer.
1. APPOINTMENT. A humane officer shall be appointed by the commissioner, and serve upon confirmation by the common council.
2. DUTIES. The humane officer shall advise the commissioner and the Milwaukee police department on issues relating to animal cruelty, serve as an expert witness as needed and serve as a member of the dangerous animal panel as provided in s. 78-25-2-b-2.
3. AUTHORITY. The humane officer has the authority to seize an animal found at large and impound it in a place designated by the commissioner. In addition, a humane officer may request law enforcement officers to enforce and prosecute violations of this section and state statutes, and may cooperate in those prosecutions.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/Volume-1/CH78.pdf#page=14Fetched: 10/26/2026
