March, 2011, Saskatchewan -
Last year, three family pets got out of their property. They had collars and identification tags on them. When an animal control officer found them, in lieu of confiscating and holding the dogs for 72 hours, per province law, they were shot and dumped in the landfill. Their guardians persuaded police to investigate and hopefully file charges.
Showing posts with label ongoing investigation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ongoing investigation. Show all posts
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Investigation continues in Kingsport, TN dog shooting
In June, an officer shot a dog while responding to an unrelated call.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues investigating the shooting, which left the dog dead.
Witness and the officer's account of what occurred differ.
Witness reports:
- The officer placed one foot over the electric fence, saw the dogs, stepped back over, withdrew his service weapon and fired upon the dogs.
- The dog was walking toward the officer.
The officer reports:
- Three dogs charged at him
- He was 20' inside the yard when he shot the dog.
This is the second time this officer has shot a dog. In the second shooting, the dog broke from his cable and cornered officers. This officer was the only one who opened fire on the dog.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues investigating the shooting, which left the dog dead.
Witness and the officer's account of what occurred differ.
Witness reports:
- The officer placed one foot over the electric fence, saw the dogs, stepped back over, withdrew his service weapon and fired upon the dogs.
- The dog was walking toward the officer.
The officer reports:
- Three dogs charged at him
- He was 20' inside the yard when he shot the dog.
This is the second time this officer has shot a dog. In the second shooting, the dog broke from his cable and cornered officers. This officer was the only one who opened fire on the dog.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Rutland police shoot chained dog
Rutland police were pursuing a suspect and were accompanied by a police dog. At some point, the K-9 handler encountered a chained dog. The dogs engaged in a fight. The officer pepper sprayed the chained dog and then shot the dog, killing him.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Atlanta police shoot dog in own backyard
An officer responding to a house alarm entered the backyard and was approached by the resident dog. He shot the dog.
ETA: I found this article, which is much more detailed, including information like that the officer who was sent into the backyard to check things out was afraid of dogs.
I agree with this:
"I'd like for the police to get training on this. It strikes me as bizarre that there aren't things in place, protocol and trainings in place, that teach officers who are obviously going to come into contact with family animals, the way to respond in a responsible way," said Feichter.
From the guardian of the dog who was killed. Apparently there were two dogs and a petsitter. The alarm went off and the pet sitter couldn't get it turned off. Police came just to check things out so they knew two dogs were present. One officer went to the backyard where the shooting happened.
ETA: I found this article, which is much more detailed, including information like that the officer who was sent into the backyard to check things out was afraid of dogs.
I agree with this:
"I'd like for the police to get training on this. It strikes me as bizarre that there aren't things in place, protocol and trainings in place, that teach officers who are obviously going to come into contact with family animals, the way to respond in a responsible way," said Feichter.
From the guardian of the dog who was killed. Apparently there were two dogs and a petsitter. The alarm went off and the pet sitter couldn't get it turned off. Police came just to check things out so they knew two dogs were present. One officer went to the backyard where the shooting happened.
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