Thanks Patti for sharing a link to an update on the story of the poodle who was killed for revenge by authorities in Hydro, OK after the owner broke into the pound to free him. There has been a huge backlash over the incident. Police officer Chris Chancellor has been taking calls from people angry … Continue reading Conduct Unbecoming of an Officer
Category: police killing dogs
Metro Police Officer Shoots Dog at Outdoor Festival
If you are attending a street festival in Washington D.C. with your friendly foster dog, the last thing you'd want to have happen is for your dog to get into a fight with someone else's dog. It's likely that terrible dog noises, tangled leashes and localized chaos would ensue. But if you are alert and … Continue reading Metro Police Officer Shoots Dog at Outdoor Festival
Follow Up: Miami Police Officer Trial
Sgt. Allen Cockfield, who reportedly strung his police dog Duke up by a choke chain and kicked him to death, was acquitted by a jury today. He had faced a felony charge of killing a police dog as well as an animal cruelty misdemeanor. The judge tossed out the felony charge - something to do … Continue reading Follow Up: Miami Police Officer Trial
Miami-Dade Police Dog Handler on Trial
In June 2006, a group of Miami-Dade police k-9 handlers were having a training session with their dogs. Sgt. Allen Cockfield, an experienced handler, was participating with his new dog Duke. During that training session, Mr. Cockfield kicked Duke to death in front of the other officers. He has since been fired by the department. … Continue reading Miami-Dade Police Dog Handler on Trial
Another Community Service Provided in Cabarrus Co
In May the Cabarrus Co sheriff's office in NC cleared of wrongdoing an ACO who shot a family dog to death. Now we learn a little more about the office's policies and practices regarding dogs. On the night of May 31, a Good Samaritan in Cabarrus Co came to the aid of a big dog … Continue reading Another Community Service Provided in Cabarrus Co
VA: Beagle Shot and Killed by Animal Control Officer
I have a 10 year old Beagle. She is a great pet. Luckily we don't live in Chesterfield, VA:Chesterfield police say an Animal Control officer was in the area and in the middle of putting a pit bull in his truck when Clifford [10 year old Beagle] came up to the officer. Davis [the Beagle's … Continue reading VA: Beagle Shot and Killed by Animal Control Officer
Cincinnati Dog Shot by Police
What is the criteria for a police officer to use lethal force against a dog? I don't know the answer to this question but having a guess, I'd say something like "Threat of grave bodily harm or death". IOW, an officer trying to subdue a dog would first try some sort of reasonable approach, such … Continue reading Cincinnati Dog Shot by Police
What’s Going on at the Charleston, MO Dog Pound?
Lots of online chatter about this story as well as a local news piece:A local animal rescue group says their eye-opening investigation could put Charleston City leaders in the hot seat.In the wake of that investigation, Charleston Police shut down the city pound.[...]Here's what members of the group say about conditions inside the pound:"They were … Continue reading What’s Going on at the Charleston, MO Dog Pound?
Two More Reports of Police Killing Family Dogs
In Pennsylvania:“There is no misunderstanding,” said Mangan. “He shot my dog maliciously."Mangan said the deputy's story that Lincoln tried to attack him doesn't add up."The leash doesn't go past where he shot him at. He can't go any farther; he was in his own back yard, secure, on a leash," said Mangan.The deputy said he … Continue reading Two More Reports of Police Killing Family Dogs
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