Anti Federalist
05-30-2013, 01:42 PM
San Marcos Woman's Dog Shot by Deputies
http://www.sandiego6.com/story/san-marcos-woman-s-dog-shot-by-deputies-20130530
Created: Thu, 30 May 2013 09:45:00 PST
Updated: Thu, 30 May 2013 09:48:16 PST
Law enforcement officers shooting the family dog, it’s happening more often than you may know and experts say it’s not just pit bulls and dogs off leash being shot, but Beagles and Chihuahuas and dogs in their own homes and yards. It happened to Callie Ford’s dog Jack.
Ford says her mom was walking Callie’s dogs in a remote area of San Marcos back in April. She admits the dogs were off leash. According to the incident report, deputies said they shot Jack when he growled and charged at them.
“My mom didn't hear any barking. I believe he was just running to the truck, excited to be going home and was shot and killed instantly,” says Ford.
She says Jack was not aggressive and wouldn't charge at anyone. She says she thinks deputies were just frightened when they saw a pit bull running at them.
According to the National Canine Research Council, statistics show between 2000 and 2005 in California, nearly half the time officers fired their weapons, they were shooting animals, mostly dogs. The figures were even worse for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Between 2000 and 2002, nearly three quarters of police shootings involved dogs.
The group says it’s a problem that’s not only embarrassing for law enforcement, but expensive when pet owners sue. Donald Cleary with NCRC says if officers received training on dealing with dogs they would better understand their behavior and could take actions to diffuse the situation that don’t involved shooting. The NCRC has compiled a manual in conjunction with the Department of Justice to help law enforcement better handle situations with dogs. Clearly couldn't say if law enforcement in San Diego had requested the manuals, but he says he’d gladly send some their way.
SDPD says its narcotics officers did receive training on subduing dogs just last month. The Sheriffs Department says its deputies receive training on dogs as part of their time at the academy. Both agencies say officers always try to avoid shooting an animal and officers only shoot when they fear for their safety.
Ford says they need more training so what happened to Jack doesn't happen to other dogs.
“I just want them to understand that their actions have consequences and it affects people deeply and it’s not okay, what’s going on is not okay,” she says.
http://www.sandiego6.com/story/san-marcos-woman-s-dog-shot-by-deputies-20130530
Created: Thu, 30 May 2013 09:45:00 PST
Updated: Thu, 30 May 2013 09:48:16 PST
Law enforcement officers shooting the family dog, it’s happening more often than you may know and experts say it’s not just pit bulls and dogs off leash being shot, but Beagles and Chihuahuas and dogs in their own homes and yards. It happened to Callie Ford’s dog Jack.
Ford says her mom was walking Callie’s dogs in a remote area of San Marcos back in April. She admits the dogs were off leash. According to the incident report, deputies said they shot Jack when he growled and charged at them.
“My mom didn't hear any barking. I believe he was just running to the truck, excited to be going home and was shot and killed instantly,” says Ford.
She says Jack was not aggressive and wouldn't charge at anyone. She says she thinks deputies were just frightened when they saw a pit bull running at them.
According to the National Canine Research Council, statistics show between 2000 and 2005 in California, nearly half the time officers fired their weapons, they were shooting animals, mostly dogs. The figures were even worse for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Between 2000 and 2002, nearly three quarters of police shootings involved dogs.
The group says it’s a problem that’s not only embarrassing for law enforcement, but expensive when pet owners sue. Donald Cleary with NCRC says if officers received training on dealing with dogs they would better understand their behavior and could take actions to diffuse the situation that don’t involved shooting. The NCRC has compiled a manual in conjunction with the Department of Justice to help law enforcement better handle situations with dogs. Clearly couldn't say if law enforcement in San Diego had requested the manuals, but he says he’d gladly send some their way.
SDPD says its narcotics officers did receive training on subduing dogs just last month. The Sheriffs Department says its deputies receive training on dogs as part of their time at the academy. Both agencies say officers always try to avoid shooting an animal and officers only shoot when they fear for their safety.
Ford says they need more training so what happened to Jack doesn't happen to other dogs.
“I just want them to understand that their actions have consequences and it affects people deeply and it’s not okay, what’s going on is not okay,” she says.