An employee of an assisted living facility was cited on suspicion of shocking a disabled 17-year-old with a dog training collar Tuesday night, said Lincoln Police Officer Katie Flood.

Scott Gale, 26, and his dog were in the boy's room at 3732 N.W. 57th St. about 7:15 Tuesday night when the teen ran out of his room screaming, Flood said. Gale followed him, holding his dog's shock collar, she said.

The teenager, who lives at a home run by Integrated Life Choices, had two sets of pea-sized red marks on his elbow, Flood said. The marks were 3 centimeters apart, which is consistent with studs on the training collar, she said.

The boy, who suffers from severe cerebral palsy, shaken baby syndrome and failure to thrive, is unable to communicate and has difficulty controlling his movements, Flood said. He was taken to a hospital, but he did not suffer significant injuries, she said.

Gale's address is 3502 S. 44th St., and Flood said he works for Integrated Life Choices. According to its Web site, Integrated Life Choices provides a structured environment that fosters habilitation through positive reinforcement.

Integrated Life Choices President William Arrants said in a statement Thursday that Gale has been suspended pending an internal investigation.

Reach Hilary Kindschuh at 473-7120 or hkindschuh@jouurnalstar.com