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Date: June 13, 2001 <br /> Media ontact Only: Mike Wellington 682-2370 <br /> LCARA Starts <br /> Two Wheel Park Patrols <br /> Startin on 06/16/01 Lane County Animal Regulation Authority officers <br /> will be atrolling Eugene City parks on bicycles. <br /> Due to continuing public complaints, LCAR.A and Eugene City Parks have <br /> agreed hat a different approach to the problem may be the best solution. <br /> LCA program Manager Mike Wellington and Tim Rhay Eugene Parks <br /> Mainte ance Manager have developed an Animal Control Park Patrol <br /> progra .The patrols will consist of two officer teams on bicycles patrolling <br /> bike paths, hiking trails and parking areas. During this time of the year <br /> complaints start flooding into the agencies concerning dogs at large, <br /> aggress ve dogs, dog fights and dog bites. In the past, LCARA patrolled with <br /> small t cks along the paths. These vehicles are limited to areas they can <br /> <br /> r patrol. his new program gives officers full access to all park areas; it is <br /> more a ergy efficient and environmentally friendly. All dogs in the City of <br /> Eugene must be leashed and display a Lane County License. There are <br /> designated areas where dogs may be off leash but must still display a current <br /> license. For photo op, or further information please contact Mike <br /> Wellin ton. <br /> i <br /> i <br /> <br />