Our Community Salutes
Hillsboro Police Department Animal Control Officer James DeLuca
During our recent Paw Pals’ Recognition Banquet, we had the opportunity to bring
worthy praise to one of Hillsboro Police Department’s finest—Animal Control
Officer James DeLuca. DeLuca’s job
title involves many duties that focus on the well-being of animals and primarily
the safety of our community. Animal
Control Officer’s duties include effective communication with both people and
animals since a large part of the job involves talking with and dealing with
people to resolve problems. Other
duties include investigative work with animal bites and cruelty cases, humane
care of impounded animals and educating the public about the realities of pet
overpopulation, responsible pet ownership, working with wildlife, and
enforcement of animal control laws.
As with any law enforcement duty, danger must also be faced sometimes on a daily
basis during situations in controlling stray animals, rescuing injured animals,
or dealing with irate or irrational pet owners.
DeLuca routinely brings a sense of calm professionalism to even the most
challenging situations.
While standing out professionally, DeLuca also possesses a unique humane
demeanor in his dutiful position as an Animal Control Officer.
His humaneness has resulted in hundreds
of dogs and cats lives being saved by routinely reaching out to local rescue
organizations to place adoptable pets into homes.
DeLuca has established a working relationship with Paw Pals’ adoption
program and works directly with our program’s chairperson, Lana Crow.
Animal Control Officer James DeLuca’s daily steadfast professional devotion to
his duty reflects great credit to himself while keeping with the high standards
of the City of Hillsboro Police Department.
The citizens of our community remain proud of this most professional
animal control officer and we salute him.