law enforcement wont follow service dog laws....?

Question

What can be done when law enforcement refuse to follow the laws on service animals?They think only animals for the deaf and blind are allowed.

Answer 1

Service dogs are generally allowed anywhere that the general public is allowed.
In the United States, privately owned businesses that serve the public, such as restaurants, hotels, retail stores, taxicabs, theaters, concert halls, and sports facilities, are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires these businesses to allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals onto business premises in whatever areas customers are generally allowed.
This does not mean that your dog can stay if it creates a nuisance. Obviously, if you go into a theater and your dog disrupts the show by continually barking, it is reasonable that you will be asked to take your dog outside.

If you enter a business and are told that you cannot bring your dog inside, you only need to say that you have a disability and that this is your service dog. A business cannot demand that you describe your disability, nor can it demand proof that your dog is "certified" as a service dog.

In addition to the federal law (ADA), there are state laws that provide additional protection to service dogs and the people that they serve.

The U.S. Department of Justice has a short letter that summarizes the federal laws protecting service dogs. You can click on the link and print copies, which you can hand to business that give you and your dog a hard time. Remember that the local police are required to uphold the law, especially the state laws protecting access to people with disabilities, so you should not be afraid if the business owner threatens to call the police. If the police do respond, insist that they make a report and then follow up to get a copy. In many states, you have the right to press criminal charges and sue for damages.

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Answer 2

In the United States, privately owned businesses that serve the public, such as restaurants, hotels, retail stores, taxicabs, theaters, concert halls, and sports facilities, are prohibited from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires these businesses to allow people with disabilities to bring their service animals onto business premises in whatever areas customers are generally allowed.
This does not mean that your dog can stay if it creates a nuisance. Obviously, if you go into a theater and your dog disrupts the show by continually barking, it is reasonable that you will be asked to take your dog outside.

If you enter a business and are told that you cannot bring your dog inside, you only need to say that you have a disability and that this is your service dog. A business cannot demand that you describe your disability, nor can it demand proof that your dog is "certified" as a service dog.

In addition to the federal law (ADA), there are state laws that provide additional protection to service dogs and the people that they serve.

The U.S. Department of Justice has a short letter that summarizes the federal laws protecting service dogs. You can click on the link and print copies, which you can hand to business that give you and your dog a hard time. Remember that the local police are required to uphold the law, especially the state laws protecting access to people with disabilities, so you should not be afraid if the business owner threatens to call the police. If the police do respond, insist that they make a report and then follow up to get a copy. In many states, you have the right to press criminal charges and sue for damages.

There is a special set of regulations governing airlines, the Airline Carrier Access Act, with an explanation from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government.

Answer 3

It is actually illegal now to ask for proof. A man went to court saying that to provide proof of his service dog meant he had to give up personal information related to his disability and to force him to do that violated his right to privacy under the privacy and protection for disabled people. No one is ALLOWED to ask for proof of your service dog. Lots of people will lie to you and tell you that's not true because they don't want you to know your rights. They want to be able to tell you you can't. It's not legal. Don't listen to them. The only thing anyone can do (and this applies to landlords specifically) is to ask for proof that you ARE indeed disabled. They are not allowed to ask you what your disability is, what service the dog provides for you or anything. Call a lawyer for a free consultation and they will tell you the same thing. I did. Law enforcement is violating your rights. Contact a lawyer and they will take action against them.

Answer 4

If you feel like your civil rights are being violated you should contact the American Civil Liberites Union (ACLU).

Inform them of what exactly you think the violation is and they can advise you if that particular LE agency is in violation or not.

Keep in mind that there are a vast number of nuances to the laws allowing service dogs into secure areas so be specific about which you feel is being violated by the PD.

Answer 5

I'm not sure I understand your question either. Are you referring to the K-9 dogs, or are you referring to other animals that you feel should be considered "service" animals?

Answer 6

I'm sorry but i don't understand your question.