AT-HOME SECURITY OK'D FOR WORKERS.Byline: Rick Orlov Orlov (Орлóв) is the name of a Russian noble family which produced several distinguished statesmen, diplomatists and soldiers. The family first gained distinction in the person of four Orlov brothers, of whom the senior was Catherine the Great's Staff Writer Fearing escalating violence by animal-rights activists, the Los Angeles City Council  The Los Angeles City Council is the governing body of the City of Los Angeles, California, United States. approved a plan Wednesday to provide surveillance
equipment at the homes of Animal Services Department employees.
The action came as the Animal Defense League announced it plans to demonstrate Saturday in front of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's home to protest what it says is his failed promise to hire a new director of Animal Services and push ahead with a no-kill policy at city animal shelters "Dog Pound" redirects here. For the rap group, see Tha Dogg Pound. An animal shelter is a facility that houses homeless, lost or abandoned animals; primarily a large variety of dogs and cats. . Aides to the mayor said he respects the activists' right to protest but hopes to meet with them in coming days to work out a mutual policy on how animals should be treated by the city. Councilman Tom LaBonge Tom LaBonge (b. Los Angeles 1953), member of the Los Angeles City Council representing the 4th district. He has served since 2001, taking over the position upon the death of John Ferraro. said his proposal to provide surveillance equipment for the workers was prompted by employees' concerns about possible attacks at their homes. Members of the Animal Liberation Front The Animal Liberation Front (ALF) is a name used internationally by those who, through the means of direct action, oppose the use of animals as property or resources through capitalizing on the destruction and experimentation of animals. claimed responsibility for a smoke bomb released recently in the downtown apartment building where Animal Services Director Guerdon guer·don n. A reward; recompense. tr.v. guer·doned, guer·don·ing, guer·dons To reward. [Middle English, from Old French, from Medieval Latin Stuckey lives. ``There is a point where it crosses the line,'' LaBonge said. ``We welcome people coming to our council meetings and to protest peacefully. But when it goes beyond that and city workers feel threatened or there is a danger to their families or neighbors, we have to protect our workers.'' The Los Angeles Police Department "LAPD" and "L.A.P.D." redirect here. For other uses, see LAPD (disambiguation).  This article or section is written like an . will work with the Department of
Animal Services to determine how to provide surveillance equipment and
for which employees. LaBonge said there was no estimate available on the
cost.
Pam Ferdin of the Animal Defense League said she thinks the city could end its problem of threats against workers by changing its policies. ``They should spend this money on improving the shelters and adopting a no-kill policy,'' Ferdin said. ``It isn't the workers who live in fear. It's the poor animals who are kept in these shelters and killed without cause.'' Rick Orlov, (213) 978-0390 rick.orlov(at)dailynews.com |
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