The Animal Control Department is responsible for enforcing the local and state laws as they pertain to the licensing and harboring of dogs. Officers patrol the Township as well as respond to the citizen-driven complaints. Officers seize/impound dogs which are found to be in violation of said laws. Members of this department must mediate/resolve conflict using various methods including but not limited to educating the public-issuing warnings reference the laws; issuing tickets to those who do not comply, and preparing for trial in Justice Court.