Tag: Officers and Animals

Patrol

Indiana Public Safety Officer Adopts Dog He Rescued from Hot Car

Officials say the German shepherd was honking the horn to call attention to her plight. The pit bull, which was chained to the floor was dead.

July 2, 2024

Patrol

Canadian Officer Punched in Face by Escaped Kangaroo

The officers snuck up behind the animal and grabbed its tail, which is how police were advised to capture the kangaroo after getting in touch with its handlers. The kangaroo, however, took issue with officers attempting to grab it and punched one of them.

December 5, 2023

Special Units

Dog Jumps into Florida SWAT Team’s BearCat During Raid

“The suspects in this case face multiple charges. As for Bear, he got his own dream version of Smokey and the BearCat. Tonight we are happy to report he is in good hands,” the Martin County Sheriff's Office reports.

November 22, 2023

Patrol

SC Trooper Helps Motorist by Pulling Snake from Car

“She was having a rough day, that’s for sure,” Sergeant Jonathan Oxandaboure said. “I felt bad for the lady because she wanted to burn the car.”

September 8, 2023

Patrol

MI Trooper Adopts Dog She Rescued

Trooper Kayla Moore, of the MSP Gaylord Post, responded to the call, captured the dog and took her to Antrim County Animal Shelter, police said.

July 20, 2023

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

Tampa Officers Rescue Kitten as Hurricane Ian Hits Florida

At first, the family wanted to name the kitten Ian. But, when it was revealed the kitten was a female the family chose to name her Stormie.

September 30, 2022

Patrol

Colorado SRO Rescues Fox Tangled in School’s Soccer Net

School resource officer Deputy Koski was called to the soccer field at Ponderosa High School early Thursday morning regarding the fox.

September 9, 2022

Patrol

Goat Eats Alabama Deputy’s Paperwork

Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy Casey Thrower explained that due to the number of homes he visits daily, on occasions he leaves his vehicle door open because he’s had to retreat from being attacked by canines.

August 29, 2022

Patrol

Kansas Deputy Injured, Man Killed by Buffalo

The deputy was dispatched to the area Sunday evening where he found the animal and attempted to get it to return to a pasture. The buffalo charged and injured the deputy, and another deputy shot and killed the animal before it could attack again.

August 9, 2022

Patrol

Minneapolis Training on K-9 CPR Offers Reminder for Contacts with Animals

Police leaders would do well to seek outside assistance from animal experts to help patrol officers be prepared for what is a nearly certain eventuality—dealing with an animal in need of immediate rescue or humane euthanasia.

April 1, 2022

Patrol

Trooper Rescues Swan from Detroit Highway

The swan was standing on the shoulder of I-696. The trooper was able to put the animal into a bag and brought it to the MSP post.

March 16, 2022