HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-6959Andrea Marie Pace
Identification No. 209224
Attorney for the Petitioner
350 E. Erie Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-6300 ext. 247
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:
THE PENNSYLVANIA SPCA
(Officer CHARLES YORKS)
350 East Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
: IN THE CIVIL DIVISION
:NO. 01,- G 15 9 77;:_
PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
HUMANE SOCIETY POLICE OFFICER
To the Honorable Court:
The Pennsylvania SPCA, by its attorney Daniel E. Mueller, hereby moves this Court for an
Order approving CHARLES YORKS as a humane society police office and respectfully represents in
support thereof as follows:
1. The Pennsylvania SPCA is a nonprofit corporation organized and existing under the laws of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the purpose of preventing cruelty to animals. Its principal
office and place of business is located at 350 E. Erie Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19134.
2. CHARLES YORKS, an adult individual, residing at 128 Schoolhouse Road, McVeytown,
PA 17051 has been employed by the Pennsylvania SPCA as an anti-cruelty investigator since October
6, 2008.
3. This Petition is filed pursuant to Act of November 30, 2004, P.L. 1603, No. 205, entitled
"Humane Society Police Officers, Powers and Duties of the Department of Agriculture and
Establishment of Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board", approved November 30, 1994 and
effective May 30, 2005 (hereinafter referred to as "Act"). A true and correct copy of the Act is
attached hereof and marked Exhibit "A".
4. This Court has jurisdiction and authority under Section 3704(a) of the Act to appoint
CHARLES YORKS as a Humane Society Police Officer with authority to act in CUMBERLAND
COUNTY upon evidence that the said CHARLES YORKS has satisfied the requirements of Section
3705 of the Act.
5. Evidence of compliance with the requirements of Section 3705 of the Act is furnished as
follows:
(a) CHARLES YORKS has been a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
for the twelve (12) months previous to the date hereof.
(b) CHARLES YORKS has successfully completed the training program established
pursuant to Section 3712 of the Act as evidenced by certificates of satisfactory completion of such
training attached hereto as Exhibits "B" and "C";
(c) CHARLES YORKS has obtained a criminal history report, a copy of which is
attached hereto as Exhibit "D";
(d) CHARLES YORKS has not been convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor,
as shown by the criminal history report attached as Exhibit "D";
(e) CHARLES YORKS has not been convicted of any offense, including summary
offense, related to cruelty to animals as shown by Exhibit "D";
(f) CHARLES YORKS has not been convicted in any other jurisdiction of an offense
equivalent to an offense graded a felony, a serious misdemeanor or an offense of cruelty to animals.
6. CHARLES YORKS is directed by the officer's employer, The Pennsylvania SPCA to
CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
7. CHARLES YORKS has met in all respects the requirements of the Act for appointment as
a Humane Society Police Officer under Act with authority to act in CUMBERLAND COUNTY.
WHEREFORE, your petitioner, the Pennsylvania SPCA, respectfully requests that this
Honorable Court fix a date for hearing for review of the qualifications of CHARLES YORKS for
appointment as a Humane Society Police Officer in CUMBERLAND COUNTY or, in the
alternative, that it enter an Order appointing the said CHARLES YORKS as a Humane Society Police
Officer for The Pennsylvania SPCA in accordance with the Act of November 30, 2004, P.L. 1603, No.
205, effective May 30, 2005.
Respectfully submitted,
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Andrea Marie Pace
Attorney for Pennsylvania SPCA
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VERIFICATION
The undersigned, a duly authorized officer of petitioner, The Pennsylvania SPCA, does hereby
verify that the facts set forth in the foregoing Petition for Appointment of CHARLES YORKS as a
Humane Society Police Officer are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and
belief. The undersigned understands that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of
18 Pa. C.S.A. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
HOWARD NELSON
Chief Executive Officer
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Effective: May 31, 2005
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated Statutes Currentness
Title 22 Pa.C.S.A. Detectives and Private Police
-+ Chapter 37. Humane Society Police Officers
3701. Scope of chapter
This chapter deals with humane society police officers.
Effective: May 31, 2005
3702. Definitions
The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section
unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Agricultural animal." Any bovine animal, equine animal, sheep, goat, pig, poultry, bird, fowl, wild or semiwild
animal or fish or other aquatic animal that is being raised, kept, transported or utilized for the purpose of or pursuant to
agricultural production.
"Agricultural production." The production and preparation for market of agricultural animals and their products and of
agricultural, agronomic, horticultural, silvicultural and aquacultural crops and commodities.
"Board." The Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board.
"Complainant." Any person who has evidence that an individual appointed as a humane society police officer has
performed in a manner that is contrary to the standards, requirements and qualifications prescribed in this chapter for
appointment of individuals as humane society police officers. The term also includes a district attorney or a municipal
solicitor.
"Convicted." A finding or verdict of guilt, an admission of guilt or a plea of nolo contendere or receiving probation
without verdict, disposition in lieu of trial or an Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition in the disposition of felony
charges.
"Cruelty to animals laws." The provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5511 (relating to cruelty to animals).
"Department" The Department of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.
"Humane society police officer." Any person who holds a current appointment under this chapter to act as a humane
society police officer for a society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals. The term shall include an
individual who is an agent of a society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals as "agent" is used in 18
Pa.C.S. & 5511 (relating to cruelty to animals), provided that individual holds a current appointment under this chapter.
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"Secretary." The Secretary of Agriculture of the Commonwealth.
"Serious misdemeanor." A criminal offense for which more than one year in prison can be imposed as a punishment.
"Society or association." A nonprofit society or association duly incorporated pursuant to 15 Pa.C.S. Ch. 53 Subch. A
(relating to incorporation generally) for the purpose of the prevention of cruelty to animals.
Effective: May 31, 2005
3703. Appointment required
It shall be unlawful for any individual to hold himself forth as a humane society police officer unless the individual has
obtained an appointment pursuant to this chapter.
Effective: May 31, 2005
3704. Appointment by nonprofit corporations
(a) Application for appointment.-A society or association may apply to the court of common pleas in any county
for the appointment of an individual as a humane society police officer for that county. The court, upon such
application which includes proof of qualification under section 3705 (relating to qualifications for appointment), shall
by order appoint such person to be a humane society police officer.
(b) Oath.-Every individual appointed as a humane society police officer pursuant to this chapter shall, before
entering upon the duties of the office, take and subscribe to the oath required by Article VI of the Constitution of
Pennsylvania.
Effective: May 31, 2005
3705.Oualifications for appointment
An individual shall be qualified for an appointment as a humane society police officer provided the society or
association submits proof satisfactory to the court of common pleas in each county for which the society or association
directs the individual to act as a humane society police officer that the individual meets all of the following
requirements:
(1) Has been a resident of this Commonwealth for the previous 12 months.
(2) Has successfully completed the training program established pursuant to section 3712 (relating to training
program).
(3) Has obtained a criminal history report from the Pennsylvania State Police pursuant to 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 91 (relating
to criminal history record information) or a statement from the Pennsylvania State Police that the Pennsylvania State
Police central repository contains no pertinent information relating to the individual who is the subject of the
application. The criminal history record information shall be limited to that which may be disseminated pursuant to
18 Pa.C.S. & 9121(b)(2) (relating to general regulations).
(4) Has not been convicted of an offense graded a felony or a serious misdemeanor.
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(5) Has not been convicted of any violation, including a summary offense, of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5511 (relating to cruelty
to animals).
(6) Has not been convicted of an offense in another jurisdiction, state, territory or country in accordance with the
laws of that jurisdiction, state, territory or country equivalent to an offense graded a felony or a serious misdemeanor
or an offense of cruelty to animals.
Effective: May 31, 2005
& 3706. Suspension, revocation, limitation and restriction of appointment; restoration of appointment
(a) Grounds for suspension, revocation, limitation or restriction.-By its own action or pursuant to a written
affidavit filed by a complainant, the court of common pleas may, after conducting a hearing, suspend, revoke, limit or
restrict an appointment of an individual to act as a humane society police officer in the county if the court determines
any of the following:
(1) Being convicted of a felony or a serious misdemeanor in any Federal or State court or being convicted of the
equivalent of a felony in any foreign country, territory or possession.
(2) Being convicted of an offense of cruelty to animals in any Federal or State court or being convicted of the
equivalent of a cruelty to animals offense in any foreign country, territory or possession.
(3) Presenting false credentials or documents or making a false or misleading statement in the application for
appointment or a certification of completion of additional training or submitting an application for appointment or a
certification for completion of additional training containing a false or misleading statement.
(4) Carrying or possessing a firearm in the performance of his or her duties without certification pursuant to section
3711 (relating to limitation on possession of firearms).
(5) The individual has conducted his or her authority to enforce animal cruelty laws in a manner that is substandard
of conduct normally expected of humane society police officers.
(b) Notice to department.-Upon action by the court of common pleas to suspend, revoke, limit or restrict an
appointment, the clerk of courts of the county shall forward such information to the department for the purpose of the
Statewide registry established pursuant to section 3714 (relating to Statewide registry).
(c) Restoration.-The court of common pleas may restore a suspended appointment of an individual if the individual
provides to the court evidence sufficient to warrant restoration and the court determines the grounds for suspension
have been satisfactorily corrected and the individual otherwise qualifies for appointment.
Effective: May 31, 2005
3707. Termination of appointment
(a) General rule.-All powers and authority granted to an individual under section 3708 (relating to powers and
authority; jurisdiction) shall immediately terminate upon notice to the individual from the society or association for
which appointed that services are no longer required of the individual
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(b) Notice to court.-The society or association must file notice within ten days of a termination of an individual as a
humane society police officer with the clerk of courts in each county in which the individual has been appointed as a
humane society police officer.
(c) Notice to department.-The society or association must file notice within ten days of a termination of an
individual as a humane society police officer with the department for the purpose of providing information relevant to
the Statewide registry established pursuant to section 3714 (relating to Statewide registry).
Effective: May 31, 2005
& 3708. Powers and authority: jurisdiction
(a) Authority limited to county of appointment.-An individual appointed as a humane society police officer in
accordance with this chapter shall have power and authority to exercise the powers conferred under 18 Pa.C.S. & 5511
(relating to cruelty to animals) in enforcement of animal cruelty laws only within the particular county whose court of
common pleas issued the appointment. The individual has no power or authority to exercise the powers conferred
under 18 Pa.C.S. & 5511 in any other county whose court of common pleas has not issued an appointment.
(b) Notice to district attorney.-Prior to exercising the power and authority set forth by this chapter within a county,
each appointed humane society police officer shall file notice, along with a copy of the appointment granted under this
chapter, with the district attorney of the county.
(c) Shield.-Every individual appointed as a humane society police officer under this chapter shall possess a metallic
shield with the words "humane society police officer" and the name of the society or association for which the
individual is appointed displayed thereon.
(d) Photo identification.-Every individual appointed as a humane society police officer under this chapter shall have
a photo identification card issued by the department that contains the following:
(1) A photo of the individual taken within the previous 24 months.
(2) The name of the individual.
(3) The signature of the individual.
(4) The name of the society or association for which the individual is appointed as a humane society police officer.
(5) The address and telephone number of the society or association for which the individual is appointed as a
humane society police officer.
(6) The date of issuance of the photo identification card.
Effective: May 31, 2005
& 3709. Penalties
(a) Criminal penalties.-A person who violates this chapter commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall,
upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of up to $1,000 or to imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both.
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(b) Civil penalties.-In addition to any criminal penalties or other civil remedy, a person, association or society who
violates this chapter may be subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000.
Effective: May 31, 2005
S 3710. Search warrants
Notwithstanding contrary provisions of 18 Pa.C.S. & 5511(1) (relating to cruelty to animals) and in addition to the
requirements of existing law, all search warrant applications filed in connection with alleged violations of cruelty to
animals laws must have the approval of the district attorney in the county of the alleged offense prior to filing.
Effective: May 31, 2005
S 3711. Limitation on possession of firearms
No individual appointed as a humane society police officer shall carry, possess or use a firearm in the performance of
that individual's duties unless that individual holds a current and valid certification in the use and handling of firearms
pursuant to at least one of the following:
(1) 53 Pa.C.S. Ch. 21 Subch. D (relating to municipal police education and training).
(2) The act of October 10, 1974 (P.L. 705, No. 235), [FN I] known as the Lethal Weapons Training Act.
(3) The act of February 9, 1984 (P.L. 3, No. 2), [FN2] known as the Deputy Sheriffs' Education and Training Act.
(4) Any other firearms program that has been determined by the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police to
be of sufficient scope and duration as to provide the participant with basic training in the use and handling of
firearms.
[FN 1 ] 22 P.S. & 41 et seq.
[FN2] 71 P.S. & 2101 et seq.
Effective: May 31, 2005
3712. Trainin$ program
(a) Required training.-Every individual, prior to the society or association making application for appointment as a
humane society police officer, shall successfully complete the minimum requirements for initial training prescribed in
the program for initial training of humane society police officers established in accordance with subsections (b), (c),
(d) and (e).
(b) Contracts.-The secretary, with the advice of the board, shall contract with an accredited college or university,
including a community college or other public or private entity, for the establishment of a program for the training of
individuals to act as humane society police officers. The contracted entity shall forward information pertaining to an
individual's successful completion of the initial training program to the department for the purpose of maintaining the
Statewide registry established pursuant to section 3714 (relating to Statewide registry).
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(c) Minimum requirements.-The program for the training of humane society police officers shall include at a
minimum 60 hours of instruction in accordance with subsection (d).
(d) Curriculum.-The program for the training of humane society police officers shall provide instruction in the
following instructional areas:
(1) At least 36 hours of instruction shall be provided on the following:
(i) Pennsylvania cruelty to animal laws.
(ii) Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.
(iii) Care and treatment of animals.
(iv) Proper execution of search wan-ants.
(v) Proper search and seizure practices.
(vi) Any other areas relating to law enforcement duties.
(2) At least 24 hours of instruction shall be provided on the following:
(i) Animal husbandry practices constituting normal agricultural operation.
(ii) Practices accepted in the agricultural industry in the raising, keeping and production of agricultural animals.
(iii) Characteristics of agricultural animals likely evidencing care that is in violation of the cruelty to animal laws.
(iv) Proper care and handling of agricultural animals pursuant to enforcement of the cruelty to animals laws.
(v) Treatments administered and research conducted during the normal scope of veterinarian practices.
(e) Final examination.-The training program shall require individuals, as a prerequisite to successful completion of
the program, to take and pass a final examination that sufficiently measures the individuals's knowledge and
understanding of the instructional material.
(1) Current officers.-Individuals who have been appointed as humane society police officers prior to the effective
date of this chapter are exempt from the initial training requirements pursuant to this section provided that the
individual can provide proof to the secretary of successful completion of a similar training program for humane
society police officers established under the act of December 12, 1994 (P.L. 956, No. 135), [FNI] known as the
Humane Society Police Officer Enforcement Act.
[FN1] 3 P.S. & 456.1 et sec. (repealed); see now 22 Pa.C.S.A. § 3701 et sea.
Effective: May 31, 2005
$ 3713. Continuing education program
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(a) Required training.-During each two-year period following the date in which an individual has been initially
appointed as a humane society police officer, the individual shall successfully complete the minimum requirements for
additional training prescribed in the program for continuous education of humane society police officers established in
accordance with subsections (b), (c), (d) and (e).
(b) Contracts.-The secretary, with the advice of the board, shall contract with an accredited college or university,
including a community college or other public or private entity for the establishment of a continuing education
program for the training of individuals to act as humane society police officers. The contracted entity shall forward
information pertaining to an individual's successful completion of the continuing education program to the department
for the purpose of maintaining the Statewide registry established pursuant to section 3714 (relating to Statewide
registry.)
(c) Minimum requirements.-The continuing education program:for the training of humane society police officers
shall include at a minimum ten hours of instruction in accordance with subsection (d).
(d) Curriculum.-The program for the training of humane society police officers shall provide instruction in the
following instructional areas:
(1) At least six hours of instruction shall be provided on the following:
(i) Pennsylvania cruelty to animals laws.
(ii) Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure.
(iii) Care and treatment of animals.
(iv) Proper completion of search warrants.
(v) Proper search and seizure practices.
(vi) Any other areas relating to law enforcement duties.
(2) At least four hours of instruction shall be provided on the following:
(i) Animal husbandry practices constituting normal agricultural operation.
(ii) Practices accepted in the agricultural industry in the raising, keeping and production of agricultural animals.
(iii) Characteristics of agricultural animals likely evidencing care that is in violation of the cruelty to animals
laws.
(iv) Proper care and handling of agricultural animals pursuant to enforcement of the cruelty to animals laws.
(v) Treatments administered and research conducted during the normal scope of veterinarian practices.
(e) Automatic suspension.-Failure to complete the continuing education program as prescribed in subsection (a)
shall result in an individual's automatic suspension of the powers and authority set forth in section 3708 (relating to
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powers and authority; jurisdiction) until such time as the individual successfully completes the continuing education
requirements.
Effective: May 31, 2005
S 3714. Statewide registry
(a) Establishment.-There is hereby established a Statewide registry within the department for the purpose of
maintaining information relating to individuals appointed as humane society police officers.
(b) Access to registry.-The information included within the Statewide registry shall be made accessible to the public
through the department's World Wide Web site and shall include the following:
(1) The name of each individual appointed as a humane society police officer.
(2) The name and address of the society or association for which each individual is appointed as a humane society
police officer.
(3) The counties in which the individual has been appointed as a humane society police officer and dates of
appointment.
(4) The counties in which the individual has had an appointment revoked, suspended, limited or restricted, the action
taken by the court and dates of action.
(5) The dates of successful completion of the training program established in section 3712 (relating to training
program) and the continuing education program established in section 3713 (relating to continuing education
program)-
(c) Updates.-The department shall update the registry within ten days of receiving information required for inclusion
on the Statewide registry.
(d) Confidential information.-At no time shall the home address or any other related personal information of an
individual appointed as a humane society police office be made public through the Statewide registry
.
Effective: May 31, 2005
§ 3715. Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board
(a) Advisory board.-The secretary shall appoint a Humane Society Police Officer Advisory Board to advise him in
the administration of this chapter.
(b) Membership.-The board shall consist of the following:
(1) The secretary or his designee, who shall act as a chairman.
(2) A representative of a society or association for the prevention of cruelty to animals.
(3) A humane society police officer.
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(4) A representative of a Statewide veterinary medical association.
(5) A representative of a farm organization.
(6) A district attorney or his designee.
(7) A representative of the police.
(8) A district justice.
(9) A court of common pleas judge or his designee.
(10) A clerk of courts.'
(11) A representative of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
(c) Terms.-The length of the initial term of each appointment to the board shall be set by the secretary and shall be
staggered so that the terms of approximately one-third of the appointments expire every other year.
(d) Absences.-Three consecutive unexcused absences from regular board meetings or failure to attend at least 50% of
the regularly scheduled board meetings in any calendar year shall be considered cause for termination of appointment
unless the secretary, upon written request of the member, finds that the member should be excused from attending a
meeting because of illness or death of a family member or for a similar emergency.
(e) Vacancies.-Vacancies in the membership of the board shall be filled for the balance of an unexpired term in the
same manner as the original appointment.
(f) Recommendations.-The board may make nonbinding recommendations to the secretary on all matters related to
the provisions of this chapter.
Effective: May 31, 2005
3716. Costs
In addition to any fines, fees or other penalties levied or imposed under this chapter or any other statute, a cost of $50
shall be imposed upon conviction for any violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5511 (relating to cruelty to animals) other than a
summary offense. Costs collected under this section shall be disposed of in accordance with section 3717 (relating to
disposition of moneys).
Effective: May 31, 2005
$ 3717. Disposition of moneys
Notwithstanding the provisions of 42 Pa.C.S. &§ 3571 (relating to Commonwealth portion of fines, etc.) and 3573
(relating to municipal corporation portion of fines, etc.), all costs imposed and collected under sections 3709 (relating
to penalties) and 3716 (relating to costs) by a division of the unified judicial system existing under section 1 of Article
V of the Constitution of Pennsylvania and 42 Pa.C.S. § 301 (relating to unified judicial system) shall be remitted to the
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Commonwealth for use by the department for administering this chapter.
Effective: May 31, 2005
$3718. Applicability to currently appointed individuals
Any individual appointed prior to the effective date of this chapter as a humane society police officer in the county of
the registered office of the society or association for which the individual was previously appointed shall not be
required to apply for appointment by the court of common pleas in that county under this chapter. Such individual
shall be required to apply for appointment pursuant to section 3704 (relating to appointment by nonprofit
corporations) in each county other than the initial county of appointment if directed by the society or association.
Current through Reg. Sess. Act 2008-80 and 2007-2008 Sp. Sess. No. 1 Act 2
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Identification No. 209224
Attorney for the Petitioner
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Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-6300 ext. 247
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:
THE PENNSYLVANIA SPCA
(Officer CHARLES YORKS)
350 East Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
: IN THE CIVIL DIVISION
: NO. U 8- L 9 s I &'-1
ORDER FOR HEARING DATE
AND NOW, this day, z- day of VMA42408, upon consideration of the within
Petition, a hearing is fixed to review and determine the qualifications of CHARLES YORKS to be
appointed as Humane Society Police Officer for The Pennsylvania SPCA on ()-U .'t?-2008 at 100r
o'cloc4m. in the CUMBERLAND COUNTY Courthouse.
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Andrea Marie Pace
Identification No. 209224
Attorney for the Petitioner
350 E. Erie Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-6300 ext. 247
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:
THE PENNSYLVANIA SPCA
(Officer CHARLES YORKS)
350 East Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
: IN THE CIVIL DIVISION
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AND NOW, this Z" day of -)Z2008, upon consideration of the within petition
of The Pennsylvania SPCA for the appointment of CHARLES YORKS as a Humane Society Police
Officer, and after hearing thereon, it is
ORDERED and DECREED that CHARLES YORKS is appointed Humane Society Police
officer for The Pennsylvania SPCA in accordance with the Humane Society Police Officer
Enforcement Act, Act of November 30, 2004, P.L. 1603, No. 205, effective May 30, 2005
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Andrea Marie Pace
Identification No. 209224
Attorney for the Petitioner
350 E. Erie Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19134
(215) 426-6300 ext. 247
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
IN RE:
THE PENNSYLVANIA SPCA
(Officer CHARLES YORKS)
350 East Erie Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19134
: IN THE CIVIL DIVISION
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OATH OF OFFICE
I, CHARLES YORKS, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution of the United
States and Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Pennsylvania against all enemies, foreign and
domestic, and that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same.
I, CHARLES YORKS, do further solemnly swear that I take this obligation freely, without
any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of
Humane Society Police Officer with fidelity.
CHARLES YO S
128 Schoolhouse Road
McVeytown, PA 17051
SWORN TO and subscribed
Before me is day of
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Court of Common Pleas of
CUMBERLAND COUNTY