A Labrador Retriever was shot and killed by police after they claim she became "aggressive" when they entered her property investigating a burglary alarm.
When asked why the officer didn't try pepper spray or a taser:
"Yes, there are options that he had available on his belt but, it takes longer to retrieve those pieces of equipment," said Sheriff Armstrong.
What, do Shelbyville police wear some freakishly weird utility belt that doesn't allow them semi-equal access to all their equipment?
Showing posts with label kentucky. Show all posts
Showing posts with label kentucky. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 23, 2010
September 2010: Police Kill Dog on Property During Chase
Lexington, Kentucky
Goodness forbid any dog be able to lounge in his backyard without having to worry about being shot by police.
A dog described as a Rottweiler was in his backyard doing dog things when a juvenile suspect entered the yard, followed by a police officer. The dog, doing what dogs on their own property do, bit the officer's uniform. This was such an egregious offense that the dog was shot and killed.
Here's a better article. The dog was TEN years old and had been a family pet since puppyhood. The dog was shot SIX times.
Goodness forbid any dog be able to lounge in his backyard without having to worry about being shot by police.
A dog described as a Rottweiler was in his backyard doing dog things when a juvenile suspect entered the yard, followed by a police officer. The dog, doing what dogs on their own property do, bit the officer's uniform. This was such an egregious offense that the dog was shot and killed.
Here's a better article. The dog was TEN years old and had been a family pet since puppyhood. The dog was shot SIX times.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
August 2010 - Whitley County Animal Control Shoots Non-Aggressive Dog
Whitley County, Kentucky
Employees at a pharmacy contacted animal control hoping they would come out and rescue a Great Pyrenees stray who lacked a home and shelter from the rain. Animal control arrived, found the dog under a garbage bin and contacted police.
Pharmacy employees had been caring for the dog. They wanted to make sure he found a good home. When animal control arrived, at least one employee approached the animal control officer and police officer, letting them know that if they planned on shooting the dog, they would adopt him. They offered to pay any fines for a loose dog.
Instead of trying to catch the dog or hand custody over to the offered home, the animal control officer discharged his shotgun. He shot the dog once, missed, shot him again, causing unnecessary suffering, then shot the dog again. He did not make any effort to communicate with the employees or police officer, loaded up the dog and drove off.
Apparently, he will receive "disciplinary" actions which should include getting fired but won't.
Employees at a pharmacy contacted animal control hoping they would come out and rescue a Great Pyrenees stray who lacked a home and shelter from the rain. Animal control arrived, found the dog under a garbage bin and contacted police.
Pharmacy employees had been caring for the dog. They wanted to make sure he found a good home. When animal control arrived, at least one employee approached the animal control officer and police officer, letting them know that if they planned on shooting the dog, they would adopt him. They offered to pay any fines for a loose dog.
Instead of trying to catch the dog or hand custody over to the offered home, the animal control officer discharged his shotgun. He shot the dog once, missed, shot him again, causing unnecessary suffering, then shot the dog again. He did not make any effort to communicate with the employees or police officer, loaded up the dog and drove off.
Apparently, he will receive "disciplinary" actions which should include getting fired but won't.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Kentucky police shoot dog hit by car
A mixed breed dog struck by a car was then shot by police and killed.
Witnesses state the dog was wagging his tail and apparantly friendly after the encounter with the vehicle. In lieu of contacting animal control, which is the general policy for injured dog calls, the officer contacted his supervisor and asked if he could shoot the dog.
So he did.
The dog was wearing identification tags and a collar. Which is weird, because police called waste disposal first.
Witnesses state the dog was wagging his tail and apparantly friendly after the encounter with the vehicle. In lieu of contacting animal control, which is the general policy for injured dog calls, the officer contacted his supervisor and asked if he could shoot the dog.
So he did.
The dog was wearing identification tags and a collar. Which is weird, because police called waste disposal first.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Eminence, KY: Police chief shoots dog
A dog had gotten loose from his chain and was wandering around a neighborhood, dragging four feet of chain behind him.
The dog is owned by a sheriff's deputy.
Witness reports claim the following:
- A car pulled up alongside the loose dog, a man got out and began swinging a cane at the dog.
- The dog was walking on the sidewalk and did not menace anyone
- Police shot the dog as he walked on the sidewalk
The man with the cane claims the dog attacked him, although the news article does not report any particular wounds.
The article leaves out why the chief of police shot the dog as well as why there was a crowd of people walking with the cane-wielding man.
Apparently the dog survived since the owner wanted the city to pay for the animal's medical expenses. The city refused.
The dog is owned by a sheriff's deputy.
Witness reports claim the following:
- A car pulled up alongside the loose dog, a man got out and began swinging a cane at the dog.
- The dog was walking on the sidewalk and did not menace anyone
- Police shot the dog as he walked on the sidewalk
The man with the cane claims the dog attacked him, although the news article does not report any particular wounds.
The article leaves out why the chief of police shot the dog as well as why there was a crowd of people walking with the cane-wielding man.
Apparently the dog survived since the owner wanted the city to pay for the animal's medical expenses. The city refused.
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