Taichung Girl Bitten by Kindergarten Dog, Director Sent to Prosecutors
A girl was bitten by a dog kept at her kindergarten in Taichung City. Police have referred the kindergarten's director, surnamed Wang, to prosecutors for negligent injury. The Education Bureau plans to fine the kindergarten and order improvements, raising questions about safety management.
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(CNA, Taichung, 16th) After a young girl in Taichung City was bitten by a dog inside a kindergarten, police stated today that they have gathered relevant evidence and sent the director, surnamed Wang, to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges of negligent injury under the Criminal Code. The Education Bureau said it will penalize the kindergarten and order it to make improvements within a time limit.
The First Precinct of the Taichung City Police Department explained that on April 2, they received a report from a parent stating that their daughter was bitten on March 30 by a dog kept by the kindergarten in the West District.
Police said they accepted the report as required, reviewed relevant surveillance footage, and summoned the director, Ms. Wang, for questioning. Ms. Wang admitted that she owned the dog and that at the time of the incident, the dog was startled when the child approached, causing its teeth to scratch the girl.
Police indicated that they have gathered the relevant evidence and referred Director Wang to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges of negligent injury. The police will also summon the teacher who was present at the time of the incident and the person in charge of the kindergarten for questioning to clarify their criminal responsibilities according to the law.
The Taichung City Government Education Bureau stated that after receiving the report in April, it immediately dispatched personnel to investigate and convened a review panel to examine the relevant surveillance footage. The investigation found that the kindergarten failed to implement school dog safety management measures in accordance with the "Guidelines for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Schools at All Levels." The person in charge will be fined between NT$3,000 and NT$15,000 and ordered to make improvements within a specified period.
The Education Bureau pointed out that if the circumstances are serious or if no improvement is made after the penalty, it may impose measures such as reducing enrollment, suspending enrollment, suspending operations, or revoking the establishment permit. Furthermore, this case does not fall under the category of illegal treatment of young children by "early childhood education and care service personnel," so the identification mechanism for cases of improper treatment in childcare is not applicable.
The Taichung City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office added that after being notified, it has requested the police to provide surveillance footage and related information, and has also notified the owner to provide a statement. The matter will be handled in accordance with the law.
The Animal Protection Office noted that dogs in public-access areas should be properly managed by their owners. Failure to do so resulting in injury to a person constitutes a violation of the "Animal Protection Act," and a fine of NT$3,000 to NT$15,000 may be imposed. Additionally, if a dog attacks a person without provocation, it may be subsequently classified as an aggressive pet by law.
The Taichung City Government stated that the parents and the kindergarten have now entered legal proceedings, and the city government will respect the results of the judicial investigation and trial. It will also continue to urge the kindergarten to strengthen campus safety management and related assistance measures to protect the safety and rights of young children. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150516
The First Precinct of the Taichung City Police Department explained that on April 2, they received a report from a parent stating that their daughter was bitten on March 30 by a dog kept by the kindergarten in the West District.
Police said they accepted the report as required, reviewed relevant surveillance footage, and summoned the director, Ms. Wang, for questioning. Ms. Wang admitted that she owned the dog and that at the time of the incident, the dog was startled when the child approached, causing its teeth to scratch the girl.
Police indicated that they have gathered the relevant evidence and referred Director Wang to the Taichung District Prosecutors Office for investigation on charges of negligent injury. The police will also summon the teacher who was present at the time of the incident and the person in charge of the kindergarten for questioning to clarify their criminal responsibilities according to the law.
The Taichung City Government Education Bureau stated that after receiving the report in April, it immediately dispatched personnel to investigate and convened a review panel to examine the relevant surveillance footage. The investigation found that the kindergarten failed to implement school dog safety management measures in accordance with the "Guidelines for the Management of Dogs and Cats in Schools at All Levels." The person in charge will be fined between NT$3,000 and NT$15,000 and ordered to make improvements within a specified period.
The Education Bureau pointed out that if the circumstances are serious or if no improvement is made after the penalty, it may impose measures such as reducing enrollment, suspending enrollment, suspending operations, or revoking the establishment permit. Furthermore, this case does not fall under the category of illegal treatment of young children by "early childhood education and care service personnel," so the identification mechanism for cases of improper treatment in childcare is not applicable.
The Taichung City Animal Protection and Health Inspection Office added that after being notified, it has requested the police to provide surveillance footage and related information, and has also notified the owner to provide a statement. The matter will be handled in accordance with the law.
The Animal Protection Office noted that dogs in public-access areas should be properly managed by their owners. Failure to do so resulting in injury to a person constitutes a violation of the "Animal Protection Act," and a fine of NT$3,000 to NT$15,000 may be imposed. Additionally, if a dog attacks a person without provocation, it may be subsequently classified as an aggressive pet by law.
The Taichung City Government stated that the parents and the kindergarten have now entered legal proceedings, and the city government will respect the results of the judicial investigation and trial. It will also continue to urge the kindergarten to strengthen campus safety management and related assistance measures to protect the safety and rights of young children. (Editor: Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150516