DougCO K9 attacks and kills small dog

[rondog]

I understand and agree with the sentiment. The handler was cited by Thornton PD for failure to maintain control of the K9. The DCSO and the handler are likely to both be sued. There will likely be significant impact on the future employment for the handler.

I'm unclear on the "double standard" you would like stopped.

The "double standard" is the "no fault" treatment of cop dogs that do wrong, just like the no fault treatment of so many cops that do wrong. The "blue wall" of protection, or whatever it's called. The police union's stance that no officer's actions while on duty is wrong.

[theGinsue]

#puppies

Took me 1/2 a second to get that. Very funny & well played.

[cstone]

The handler has been criminally cited. The K9 was removed from service. I don't know exactly how every case of a dog attack is handled, but so far this incident seems to have been handled consistent with other similar incidents, regardless of who owns the dog.

Obviously, if the K9 has a history of aggressive behavior, then the dog is likely to be put down. It has been my experience that K9 histories are much better documented than non-service dogs.

I guess we will see if this case is handled much differently than other similar cases, but up to the present it seems as it is being handled pretty much like most other dog on dog attacks.

Does anyone have additional information about the Thornton police or prosecutors giving preferential treatment to the K9, handler or DCSO?

[Doc45]

The dog was only on the job for 6 months, she's 3 yrs old. The deputy has been a handler for a long time with a hiatus for other duties until this dog came along. I'm sure the sheriff has reached out to the owner, probably doing everything he can to have her not sue. Stay tuned.

More info on the deputy and dog (Freia) here:
http://k9friends.org/dc-k9-unit

[WETWRKS]

A K9 is treated as a officer. A family dog is treated as property.

This should not be the case.

[bobbyfairbanks]

This should not be the case.

Exactly

[Bailey Guns]

This should not be the case.

It isn't the case. But, of course, if fits the anti-cop narrative of some here. If you kill a police K9 you won't be charged with murder of a police officer.

As has already been pointed out, the officer involved has been cited and the K9 removed from service. How is that special treatment?

[thebolt]

The "double standard" is the "no fault" treatment of cop dogs that do wrong, just like the no fault treatment of so many cops that do wrong. The "blue wall" of protection, or whatever it's called. The police union's stance that no officer's actions while on duty is wrong.

Where do you get your information on this incident Rondog?

The officer was cited for a criminal investigation and is under investigation by his agency. The dog is not able to do his work for the agency and his ability to continue as a police dog is in jeopardy.

Please show me the source of your "no fault" treatment of this officer and the dog.

Where is that blue wall of protection in this case?

Please show me the police union quote on this incident.

[bobbyfairbanks]

If the roles where reversed and it was a private citizens dog that killed a police K9 that private citizen would be in jail. The cop was cited big deal.

[jerrymrc]

And I think this has run its course.