Wait just a minute... let me get this straight:

You own a "Bull Mix and there is Pit in that mix." So, you own a Pitbull mix, correct? Let us not mix words. This dog is illegal to own in the city of South Jordan.

Refer to:

A BAN ON PIT BULLS
PIT BULL/STAFFORDSHIRE TERRIER
Reference to Ordinance 7.12.125 (South Jordan City Municipal Code)
In 1997, the City Council determined the Pit Bull breed to be dangerous after hearing testimonies regarding attacks by the Pit Bull. They declared it to be unlawful to own or harbor a Pit Bull or any bread that strongly resembled the physical traits of an American Pit Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, or Staffordshire Bull Terrier within the city limits of South Jordan City.

The City Council found that the breed possess extremely powerful jaws, high pain tolerance, extreme aggressiveness towards other animals, they have a natural tendency to refuse to terminate an attack once it has begun. The City Council found that these traits result in significantly greater damage to persons and property than attacks by other canine breeds.

The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure the protection of the public health, safety and welfare. If you would like a copy of the ordinance, please contact our office at (801) 254-4708.

Now, you say that "she is always on a lease (I assume you meant leash) when walking or a chain in the back yard- I have watched the children in the neighborhood come into my yard to pet her and play with her on their way to and from school."

Where do I even start... you chain your dog up outside which is a known cause or creator of Psychosis in any animal let alone this breed. This activity is even illegal in several areas including Salt Lake County. Before you reply that I don't know what I am talking about I was an animal behaviorist specialist and trained dogs full time (for a living) for over 10 years.

You ma'am are flat wrong. You broke the law by owning an illegal animal and you were caught. You then engaged in horrible behavior by chaining your animal and created an enormous risk by allowing children to approach a chained animal on your property and her territory.

As for your neighbor, any and every citizen is responsible to report criminal activity. You were engaged in an illegal act by owning an animal that is restricted by city ordinance. The person reporting the crime is not required to engage the criminal in fact it is discouraged by the police. Take responsibility for your actions and place the blame where it belongs... at the feet of that person (YOU) that broke the law, not the person who reported it.