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Patrol
Hackers Threaten Police After Dog Shooting, Protesters Gather
Protesters gathered in front of the Hawthorne (Calif.) Police headquarters Saturday amid threats to the department stemming from the fatal shooting of a Rottweiler during an arrest.
July 7, 2013
Patrol
Video: Calif. Officer Shoots Lunging Dog
A Hawthorne (Calif.) Police officer shot and killed a man's Rottweiler after the dog lunged at a fellow officer who was arresting his master. The graphic incident was filmed by onlookers and posted to YouTube.
July 1, 2013
Patrol
Sued for Shooting a Dog
Your biggest fear in a dog shooting lawsuit is punitive damages. While compensatory damages are likely to be covered by your employer, punitive damages are probably coming out of your pocket.
November 4, 2014
Patrol
Can Police Stop Killing Dogs?
As with other police encounters involving civilians and what the public perceives as bad outcomes, many dog shooting incidents are captured on video and posted on the Internet. Some officers have even been fired for shooting dogs.
October 29, 2014
Patrol
Deputies Exonerated In Shooting of Mayor's Dogs
The Prince George's County sheriff's office has concluded that SWAT deputies did nothing wrong when they charged into the home of the mayor of Berwyn Heights during a drug investigation last summer and fatally shot his family's two dogs, the
Washington Post
reports.
June 23, 2009
SWAT
Dog Days of Summer (Part 4): Shooting to Kill
The use of deadly force in certain circumstances is readily justifiable, especially if you've attempted a less-lethal option first. Have a game plan for such eventualities at the outset.
September 16, 2009
Training
3 Officers Taken Off Street After Dog Shooting
Three Hawthorne (Calif.) Police officers appearing in a video in which one shoots and kills a dog as they arrested its owner were pulled from street duty on Wednesday following numerous death threats against them and their families, police said.
July 4, 2013
Patrol
Illinois Officer Fired for Shooting Little Girl's Dog
A police officer in Hometown, Ill., has been fired days after fatally shooting a dog in front of a 6-year-old girl. Read Full Story Here.
July 28, 2014
Patrol
Video: Illinois Officer Fired for Shooting Little Girl's Dog
A police officer in Hometown, Ill., has been fired days after fatally shooting a dog in front of a 6-year-old girl.
July 28, 2014
Patrol
Thousands Sign Petition Calling for Firing of Florida Officer for Shooting Dog
An online petition is calling for the termination of a Florida City, FL, police officer who shot and killed a dog Tuesday morning after it ran out the front door of a home when the officer knocked on the door.
October 22, 2015
Patrol
iowa Officer Accidentally Kills Woman at Domestic while Shooting at Dog
During a domestic call in the 100 block of South Garfield Avenue, an officer with the Burlington (Iowa) Police Department fired his weapon hitting 34-year-old Autumn Mae Steele, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety (IDPS). The incident reportedly happened around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. More Here.
January 8, 2015
Patrol
Massachusetts Officer's Dog Shooting Prompts Roll-Call Training Reminders
Every year, there are countless incidents in which officers conducting regular patrol functions encounter dogs. Some events end with the dog being fatally shot. Many other episodes are innocuous. Here are some tactical tips for discussion at roll call before your next shift.
October 14, 2022
Patrol
NY State Police Dog Accidentally Killed by Trooper Shooting at Attacking "Pitbull"
The New York State Police are mourning the loss of a K-9 that was accidentally killed Monday when a trooper fired at another dog that was attacking.
October 25, 2017
Patrol
Video: Iowa Officer Accidentally Kills Woman at Domestic while Shooting at Dog
During a domestic call in the 100 block of South Garfield Avenue, an officer with the Burlington (Iowa) Police Department fired his weapon, hitting 34-year-old Autumn Mae Steele, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety (IDPS).
January 8, 2015
Patrol
Colorado City Pays More Than $256K Over Officer's Shooting of Pet Dog
In what’s being called the largest settlement of its kind, Commerce City, CO, has agreed to pay $262,500 to a man whose dog was killed by a police officer.
January 28, 2016
Patrol
Utah Officer Justified in Shooting Dog During Search for Missing Child, Court Says
“A missing child is a child who is in danger until they are found,” Murphy said. “What happened to Geist was an unfortunate situation, but we believe the court ruled correctly the officer acted in a reasonable manner when he was faced with a dog that was about to attack him.”
March 14, 2018
Patrol
Federal Court Rules Police Justified in Shooting Dogs if They Move, Bark During Home Entry
The decision, which only applies in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, stems from a 2013 incident in Battle Creek, Michigan, where, according to court documents, police shot and killed a dog while executing a search warrant on a home looking for drugs.
December 27, 2016
Patrol
Police Dogs
Law enforcement agencies typically purchase K-9s from trainers or dealers who acquire them from Europe, where legacy blood lines have been long established. Breeds most commonly used for detection and apprehension include the Belgian Malonois, German Shepherd, Dutch Shepherd, and a variety of Labradors. Dogs can be single purpose (for apprehensions) or dual purpose for apprehensions and detection for narcotics, explosives, or cadavers. Read "K-9 Training Challenges" for more detail. Photos provided by Becki and John Johnston of AceK9.com.
October 24, 2012
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