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.

[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.

[rondog]

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.

I wasn't speaking about this case specifically, just in general. I agree that this case seems to have been handled properly. But I've heard about people being charged with assaulting a police officer after hurting or killing a K9.

[TheGrey]

I wasn't speaking about this case specifically, just in general. I agree that this case seems to have been handled properly. But I've heard about people being charged with assaulting a police officer after hurting or killing a K9.

I think the "police dog" = "police officer" is an urban legend. The law has not determined that animals hold the legal equivalent of people. Hell, states vary in their determination as far as fetal (people) status is concerned in the eyes of the law; I'd expect it to be a very far day in the future before the courts can agree on anything regarding the status of animals.

After a little bit of research, I was able to come up with a number of states that can/will charge people with the offenses of causing injury or death to a police animal. Those states are: California, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Utah, and Texas (pending legislation.)