Police shoot dog

[jay_dub]

Memphis police officer shot by another officer

Published 1:39 p.m., Thursday, November 8, 2012

http://www.sfgate.com/news/crime/art...er-4021139.php

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Memphis police say a police officer was shot when another officer tried to shoot a pit bull during the search of a home.

Memphis Police Director Toney Armstrong told The Commercial Appeal (http://bit.ly/S1ji1q ) that officers were executing a search warrant around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday when they were confronted by a pit bull at a home in north Memphis.

He said one of the officers attempted to shoot the dog, but missed and hit Officer Willie Bryant. Bryant, who is a member of the department's Organized Crime Unit, was wearing a protective vest at the time.

Armstrong said Bryant is in surgery and is listed in critical condition at the hospital.

Police have not released the name of the officer who shot Bryant.

What the hell do they mean by 'confronted' with a Pit Bull? I suspect the Pittie didn't attack anyone or else it would have surely been mentioned.

Interesting to note that the cop was relieved of duty pending an investigation. If he had hit the dog instead of another cop, it would have been...meh.

How long will it be before an innocent person gets shot or killed by one of these trigger happy goons? These guys are a menace to public safety.

[Anti Federalist]

Policeman Shoots Neighbor's Dog

http://www.wctv.tv/home/headlines/Po...177995961.html

A local police officer may face disciplinary action for shooting his neighbor's dog.

Thomasville's police chief is expected to decide what action to take against Officer Andrew Childs.

The dog Childs admits to shooting survived, but may lose a leg.

Glen Bierman used to go bike riding with his dog Ford.

On only three legs, the one and a half year old pit weimaraner mix can still hop on the platform at the front of the bike.

But Bierman has stopped taking Ford on rides because of his bad leg.

How did it happen?

Bierman says he was working in the woods near his Cairo home September 23rd.

"I heard these gunshots and I heard one shot, then I heard the second shot, then the dog just went crazy screaming. It was just a horrible, horrible sound," said Bierman.

Bierman says four more shots followed.

He found Ford limping down a trail bleeding.

Bierman says he confronted his neighbor, Thomasville Police Officer Andrew Childs, who told him he shot Ford because he thought he was a stray.

"His leg is destroyed, good chance of losing it," said Bierman.

An x-ray of Ford's leg shows it's being held together by pins and Bierman must clean the wound every day.

Thomasville Police Lieutenant Kathy Royal sent this letter to Bierman Saturday stating an internal investigation into the shooting has been finished.

She wrote, "I have found there to be sufficient evidence of policy violations as it relates to your complaint."

The file has been turned over to Thomasville's police chief for review and possible disciplinary action.

Bierman believes Childs should lose his job.

"He's a danger to people," said Bierman. "Someone that endangers the public like that I don't think should be working for the public," he said.

Assistant Thomasville Police Chief Troy Rich tells us the chief will make a decision within a week about Officer Childs, who is still working.

[NoDemon]

American Police fear something or somebody.

[Anti Federalist]

Troopers kill dog when placing owner under arrest in East Haddam

http://middletownpress.com/articles/...8938228135.txt

Published: Wednesday, November 14, 2012; Last Updated: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 11:28 PM EST

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MIDDLETOWN >> State troopers killed a man’s dog while placing the owner under arrest outside a restaurant in East Haddam on Saturday.

Troopers were dispatched to the Hilltop Barbeque and Steak House on Rae Palmer Road on Nov. 10 for a domestic incident. When they got there, police reported struggling with Richard Blakeman, 50, of 24 Brook St., Seymour.

Police said Blakeman became combative with troopers. His dog, a great dane named Monty, was in Blakeman’s truck at the time.

The dog exited the truck, “and attacked the troopers who were attempting to arrest Blakeman,” police reported.


Resident Trooper Kristin Coit reported that as a result of the dog’s attack, “troopers were forced to shoot and kill the K-9 at the scene.” Coit also reported that two troopers at the scene were injured, with at least one of them receiving dog bites. The troopers were treated for their injuries and released, Coit reported.

A witness told police she saw the trooper shoot the dog and it was still standing. The witness said the dog then went toward the fence and “was shot again before it finally fell and dragged himself toward the man (Blakeman).”

According to police reports, the original incident started at the restaurant between Blakeman and his girlfriend, who is the victim in the case. Police reported speaking with an employee, who said the couple came in about 2 p.m. and ordered food and drinks. The witness said the victim fed Blakeman his food because he was eating with his hands, and the witness realized Blakeman was drunk. The witness said the couple “were all over each other and he (Blakeman) was grabbing her and making out.” The witness reported considering telling them to stop because other patrons were becoming uncomfortable with their conduct. The employee told police when they paid and left, the women left her purse. When the witness took the purse outside she reported seeing the couple in the truck, “screaming at each other.”

The witness said Blakeman lifted his arm with a closed fist and it looked like he was going to “backhand” the woman. The woman jumped out of the car and ran back into the restaurant. The witness and victim then called 911.

Police spoke to the victim, who confirmed the same details about going to eat and having drinks. The victim said when she got into the vehicle with Blakeman they began arguing. The victim said Blakeman raised his arm to hit her, and she “knew what was coming” and she “did not stick around,” and ran back into the restaurant to “diffuse the situation.”

The witness reported hearing a trooper tell Blakeman “Get out of the car or I am going to taser you.” The witness said she saw the troopers trying to get Blakeman out of the car, but he was yelling at the officers. The witness said the troopers pulled Blakeman out of the car and it looked like Blakeman was resisting because it took several minutes to get him to the ground

[jllundqu]

My dog is my family... any act of aggression toward my dog will be met as an attack on a family member. Nuff said.

[Anti Federalist]

Deputy Shoots Family Dog on Porch, Investigation Launched

Updated: 11/14/2012 5:17 pm

http://www.local15tv.com/news/local/...uoq0ZnrpA.cspx

(FAIRHOPE, Ala.) - A family dog was “wagging its tail” before it was shot dead by a deputy on its own porch, witnesses told Local 15.

The incident happened Monday morning off of County Road 3 in the Fairhope area.

A resident told Local 15 a Baldwin County Sheriff’s Deputy drove down their gravel road and pulled up to the edge of their neighbor’s yard.

“The deputy got out of his car and knelt down by the side of it,” Tyler Swafford, still rattled, said. “There was a dog sitting at the edge of the porch, wagging its tail, and he shot it. It looked like he did it for no reason.”

The owners, who did not want to go on camera, told Local 15 the dog’s name is Maddie and she’s been in their family for more than ten years. He said the family is devastated, and Maddie was a gentle dog loved by his young children.

In a written statement, the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office said they received a call from a neighbor on the other side of the fence from where the dog lived. The caller said there was “a large Pit Bull running at large and acting aggressively” and claimed it had tried to bite him.

The responding deputy said when he got there, he observed the dog “running up and down the roadway acting aggressively toward the complainant.” The deputy said he went to the dog owner’s home. When he exited his vehicle, the deputy claims the “dog charged” and he “shot the animal in an attempt to stop the attack.”

Photos obtained by Local 15 show Maddie was shot multiple times in the head and leg, and witnesses question the deputy’s account according to the press release.

“The dog was not vicious at all and was wagging its tail,” Tyler Swafford said. “It didn’t even come off its porch [when the deputy pulled up].”

Tyler’s mother Kim Swafford told Local 15 the deputy told her the dog “tried to attack him” and “jump into his patrol car.”

The dog’s owner will meet personally with the Sheriff Wednesday. The press release said the incident is under internal investigation.

[Anti Federalist]

Birmingham police fatally shoot dog during drug search warrant near Trussville

http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2012/11/...ot_dog_du.html

By Carol Robinson | crobinson@al.com The Birmingham News
on November 16, 2012 at 1:49 PM, updated November 16, 2012 at 2:35 PM

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Alabama - A Birmingham police officer fatally shot a dog today during a drug search warrant in eastern Jefferson County.


The department's vice and narcotics officers went to a home at 4441 Valley Road near Trussville to execute the search warrant shortly after 12:30 p.m. When lawmen entered the home, one of the officers shot a Pit Bull, said police spokesman Sgt. Johnny Williams Jr.

The dog was initially wounded and animal control workers were called to the scene to take custody of the animal. The dog died moments ago, Williams said.

Birmingham's Internal Affairs Division also was dispatched to the scene, as is policy whenever an officer discharges a gun. No one was injured, and it's unclear what, if any, arrests were made.

[Anti Federalist]

Police shoot dog while serving warrant

Updated: Saturday, 17 Nov 2012, 11:16 AM EST
Published : Saturday, 17 Nov 2012, 11:16 AM EST

http://www.wavy.com/dpp/news/local_n...erving-warrant

HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) - Hampton police shot a pit bull Saturday morning while they were serving a warrant on Andrews Boulevard.

Officers were serving a warrant at a residence in the 1900 block of Andrews Blvd. for the violation of a protective order around 6:30 a.m. when a pit bull broke through a fence and began chasing them.

The officers retreated across the street and called in Animal Control to catch the loose dog. The dog continued to try and attack the officers when, fearing for their own safety, the officers shot the dog twice, according to a police spokeswoman.

The dog was taken to an emergency veterinary clinic where it had to be euthanized due to its injuries.

The officers were not injured.

Police are still investigating the incident.

Stay with WAVY.com and Wavy News 10 on air for updates as they become available.

[opal]

must be rookies.. they actually called animal control

[tod evans]

must be rookies.. they actually called animal control

Just for body disposal

[Anti Federalist]

Officer Bitten, Dog Shot in Macon

http://www.newscentralga.com/news/lo...180027251.html

NewsCentral Staff

Story Created: Nov 19, 2012 at 5:26 PM EST

(Story Updated: Nov 19, 2012 at 10:07 PM EST )

A developing story we are following at WGXA - Macon Police are on the scene where an officer was bitten and a dog was shot. Bibb County Animal Control officers were also there.

The incident took place behind a duplex on Lawton Road.

The officer who was bitten was taken to the Medical Center of Central Georgia with minor injuries.

WGXA does not yet know what prompted the police response or if the dog that bit the officer is the same dog that was reportedly shot. We will have more on this story as details become

[Anti Federalist]

Family Mourns After Dog Shot By Clarksville Officer

http://www.newschannel5.com/story/20...sville-officer

Posted: Nov 20, 2012 6:38 PM EST
Updated: Nov 20, 2012 7:05 PM EST

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn.- A Clarksville family has asked for answers after their beloved pet was shot dead by a police officer.

Judy Allen said her 5-year-old Brendal Pit-bull "Bonnie" was shot and killed by a Clarksville Police officer looking for a runaway near her maple street home.

"He just stood there and was like I'm sorry, I'm sorry," said Allen.

"Bonnie" was in her yard and attached to her chain when she was shot. Allen said the dog might have startled the officer, but she still doesn't consider that enough reason to shoot the animal.

"He might have come around the corner she could have come around there too and could have scared him. I don't know what happened, but I don't think it was a reasonable cause," she said.

The Clarksville Police department has not commented on the incident other than to say there was an ongoing internal investigation.

In the meantime, Allen set up a tribute in honor of her pet.

"They need to really be more careful. Just because they're animals don't mean that they're not sentimental to people and very dear to their heart," said Allen.

[phill4paul]

attached to her chain

"They need to really be more careful...." said Allen.

$#@! you. YOU are part of the problem. Have you NO outrage? Bonnie didn't deserve an owner like you. She deserved better. A tribute? $#@! you.

[Anti Federalist]

Don't call 911.

Jesus Christ people...



Pet owner waiting for answers in fatal dog shooting

Tue, 11/20/2012 - 2:22pm | Mary Schenk

http://www.news-gazette.com/news/cou...-shooting.html

CHAMPAIGN — Kathy Saathoff is most anxious to find out why a Champaign police officer felt the need to break up a dog fight Saturday with a gun.

Police Chief Anthony Cobb said members of his department are working to find out the same thing.

“We should have everything resolved pretty quickly,” Cobb said of the incident Saturday night in west Champaign that left Saathoff’s chocolate Labrador dead and the pit bull that attacked it locked up, still unclaimed by an owner.

About 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Saathoff’s daughter, Kelsey Markou, 18, was walking their Labrador, named Dog, near the corner of John Street and Crescent Drive.

“She had just turned the corner onto Crescent and was heading south back to our house,” said Saathoff, who lives across the street from Centennial High School. “A pit bull came from across the street from the apartment complex on the corner of John and Crescent.”

The pit bull had no collar or tags. She doesn’t know who owns it and said neighbors had also seen it previously but never with a person.
Saathoff said her daughter was trying to hurry back home with Dog, who was on a leash and wearing a pinch collar, when the pit bull started moving aggressively toward him.

“My dog is not a fighter. He’s a cuddler, a sweet dog who loved to play with other dogs. He’s never aggressive to other dogs. He probably didn’t know what to think at first,” she said of the 5-year-old Labrador that her family has had more than four years.

When the pit bull started going for Dog’s throat in a field a few yards from the street, Saathoff said, Kelsey reacted.

“She didn’t have a phone on her at the time. She’s kicking the pit bull trying to get it off. There wasn’t a lot of people out. A gentleman walking ... called 911 and he came over and tried to kick the dog,” Saathoff said.

Saathoff said Kelsey eventually let go of Dog’s leash because the pinch collar was keeping him from defending himself.

When the police arrived, Saathoff said, Kelsey told the officer which dog was hers and where the pit bull had come from.

“He got 5 to 6 feet away from the dogs and just started shooting at them,” Saathoff recounted what her daughter had told her.
Although the number of shots fired has not been released, Saathoff said her daughter estimated there were eight.

Dog was hit in the neck by one of the shots and died there. An animal control officer got the pit bull and took it to the county animal pound where it’s been since Saturday night.

“He’ll be held for seven days to see if an owner comes forward to claim him,” said Stephanie Joos, director of Champaign County animal control.

The dog sustained injuries, she said, but remained in stable condition Tuesday. If no one claims the dog, it will be euthanized, Joos said.
Saathoff said her daughter ran home to get her after the shooting. They took Dog to the University of Illinois veterinary clinic, where she said a necropsy was done.

“Our dog died from a gunshot wound. Our dog didn’t die from a dog fight,” she said of the preliminary results her family received from the veterinarian.

Saathoff said her family wants to know why the officer felt he needed to use a gun to break up a dog fight, especially knowing at least one of the dogs was a family pet.

“Our biggest issue is that we don’t understand why there weren’t other non-violent means tried first,” Saathoff said.

She said Kelsey told her she did not feel personally endangered by the pit bull and that the dogs were tangling in the field at the southwest corner of the intersection, a few yards away from the sidewalk and street.

“I want them to be accountable and really look at the way the situation was handled. We’re traumatized and I have a daughter that’s going to be traumatized the rest of her life. She’ll never forget it. She hasn’t been sleeping. That’s a hard pill to swallow,” said Saathoff.

Cobb has declined to identify the officer who fired the shots while the police are working on their internal investigation. Any time a duty weapon is discharged, there is a review to see if the officer followed departmental policy, the chief said.

[Anti Federalist]

Don't call 911.

Jesus Christ people...



Pet owner waiting for answers in fatal dog shooting

Tue, 11/20/2012 - 2:22pm | Mary Schenk

http://www.news-gazette.com/news/cou...-shooting.html

CHAMPAIGN — Kathy Saathoff is most anxious to find out why a Champaign police officer felt the need to break up a dog fight Saturday with a gun.

Police Chief Anthony Cobb said members of his department are working to find out the same thing.

“We should have everything resolved pretty quickly,” Cobb said of the incident Saturday night in west Champaign that left Saathoff’s chocolate Labrador dead and the pit bull that attacked it locked up, still unclaimed by an owner.

About 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Saathoff’s daughter, Kelsey Markou, 18, was walking their Labrador, named Dog, near the corner of John Street and Crescent Drive.

“She had just turned the corner onto Crescent and was heading south back to our house,” said Saathoff, who lives across the street from Centennial High School. “A pit bull came from across the street from the apartment complex on the corner of John and Crescent.”

The pit bull had no collar or tags. She doesn’t know who owns it and said neighbors had also seen it previously but never with a person.
Saathoff said her daughter was trying to hurry back home with Dog, who was on a leash and wearing a pinch collar, when the pit bull started moving aggressively toward him.

“My dog is not a fighter. He’s a cuddler, a sweet dog who loved to play with other dogs. He’s never aggressive to other dogs. He probably didn’t know what to think at first,” she said of the 5-year-old Labrador that her family has had more than four years.

When the pit bull started going for Dog’s throat in a field a few yards from the street, Saathoff said, Kelsey reacted.

“She didn’t have a phone on her at the time. She’s kicking the pit bull trying to get it off. There wasn’t a lot of people out. A gentleman walking ... called 911 and he came over and tried to kick the dog,” Saathoff said.

Saathoff said Kelsey eventually let go of Dog’s leash because the pinch collar was keeping him from defending himself.

When the police arrived, Saathoff said, Kelsey told the officer which dog was hers and where the pit bull had come from.

“He got 5 to 6 feet away from the dogs and just started shooting at them,” Saathoff recounted what her daughter had told her.
Although the number of shots fired has not been released, Saathoff said her daughter estimated there were eight.

Dog was hit in the neck by one of the shots and died there. An animal control officer got the pit bull and took it to the county animal pound where it’s been since Saturday night.

“He’ll be held for seven days to see if an owner comes forward to claim him,” said Stephanie Joos, director of Champaign County animal control.

The dog sustained injuries, she said, but remained in stable condition Tuesday. If no one claims the dog, it will be euthanized, Joos said.
Saathoff said her daughter ran home to get her after the shooting. They took Dog to the University of Illinois veterinary clinic, where she said a necropsy was done.

“Our dog died from a gunshot wound. Our dog didn’t die from a dog fight,” she said of the preliminary results her family received from the veterinarian.

Saathoff said her family wants to know why the officer felt he needed to use a gun to break up a dog fight, especially knowing at least one of the dogs was a family pet.

“Our biggest issue is that we don’t understand why there weren’t other non-violent means tried first,” Saathoff said.

She said Kelsey told her she did not feel personally endangered by the pit bull and that the dogs were tangling in the field at the southwest corner of the intersection, a few yards away from the sidewalk and street.

“I want them to be accountable and really look at the way the situation was handled. We’re traumatized and I have a daughter that’s going to be traumatized the rest of her life. She’ll never forget it. She hasn’t been sleeping. That’s a hard pill to swallow,” said Saathoff.

Cobb has declined to identify the officer who fired the shots while the police are working on their internal investigation. Any time a duty weapon is discharged, there is a review to see if the officer followed departmental policy, the chief said.

[Anti Federalist]

attached to her chain



$#@! you. YOU are part of the problem. Have you NO outrage?

That's a big ten roger.

[phill4paul]

Graphic video: Cop shoots dog AFTER it has been restrained by animal control.

Neighbors video shows situation was far from original statements.

http://www.9news.com/news/article/30...being-captured

COMMERCE CITY - The moments before a dog was shot to death in Saturday were recorded by a neighbor on a cell phone.

Police say the dog was dangerous but some neighbors say officers went too far.

When Kenny Collins called police about an unfamiliar dog loose in his neighborhood, he had no idea his neighbor was dog sitting for a relative. He had no idea it would end with the dog dead.
"I called police because I saw a dog wandering loose out front," Collins said.

Collins' neighbor was watching a large breed dog for her cousin who was out of the town for the holidays. The woman, who did not want to comment at this time, said she left the 3-year-old dog named Chloe in the garage when she left to go shopping. She thought she closed the garage upon leaving, but it seems the dog tripped the sensor forcing the garage door open. That's when Chloe started roaming the neighborhood.

"He never came at me in an aggressive manner," Collins said.

He said he never feared the dog, but just wanted animal control to pick it up since it was loose. But, when two police officers arrived, things took a different turn. Collins' son shot video with a cell phone of the whole incident.

"He's basically back in the garage or whatever, staying away from police," Collins said.

Collins said for about 30 minutes, the dog just sat inside the open garage door near her bed while officers decided what to do.

"You see the dog Tased whenever you see the dog drop," Collins said.

One police officer uses his Taser twice on the dog driving her back into the garage. Then, as the dog tries to run out of the garage, an officer pulls out his gun and shoots at the dog.

"[The dog is] coming out and [the animal control officer] just noosed him," Collins said.

After the first shot, the dog is captured by the animal control officer on the catch pole. But, after it is captured, a police officer fires four more shots at Chloe, killing the dog. Collins said the video shows that the animal control officer appears upset.

"You can see her or whatever," Collins said. "Obviously, she was distraught."

He said he is also troubled by the fact that at least one stray bullet hit the animal control officer's car with neighbors and kids all around.

"That bullet was fired in my direction with me standing across the street," Collins said.

Commerce City Police initially released this statement reading in part, "An animal control agent was able to place a 'catch pole' around the dog's neck. The pit bull remained extremely agitated and continued to attempt to attack the animal control agent. Due to the dog's size and aggressive demeanor, it could not be controlled on the catch pole. For the safety of the animal control agent and the community, a police officer shot and killed the dog."

But, Collins said from what he saw and from what the video shows, the dog was simply trying to run away scared.

"I totally disagree with it, totally," Collins said. "The dog was not attacking people and that's not what I said when I called 911."
Commerce City Police Detective Mike Saunders tells 9Wants to Know animals can still be dangerous and have even bitten officers while restrained..

"Yes, the dog was on the catch pole. But it was the officer's concern that the animal control agent wasn't able to maintain control of the animal and the fear was that the animal was going to come off the catch pole and attack the officers or get loose and run back into the neighborhood putting citizens in danger," Saunders said. "They attempted to tase the dog twice however that had no effect on the dog."

Saunders says Commerce City police are now reviewing the video.

"We need time to look at the video. We need time to look over the officer's report. And we need time to speak to the officer before we can comment," Saunders said.
Saunders says if there is any wrongdoing, the department will say so.

9NEWS dropped off a copy of the video at the Commerce City Police station around 1:30 p.m. on Sunday. Collins said he also called police and offered them a copy of the video, as well.

When 9NEWS tried to contact the dog's owner, who is currently traveling in California, he could not be reached for comment.
9Wants to Know showed the video to Alicia Hall, an animal behavior technician with the Dumb Friends League.
"The animal could still potentially be a danger, but if the catch pole is being used appropriately, the animal should be restrained safely. As far as I can see from the video, it looks like the dog actually walked right into the catch pole as it was coming out of the garage and was safely restrained," Hall said.

Hall added a frightened dog can be dangerous if cornered.

"The video, it's pretty far away and kind of fuzzy, so it's hard to see a lot of the dog's body postures, but what I did see is that the dog did retreat quite a bit from the police officers and the animal control officer. It ran into the garage rather than coming out of the garage. And even when he was coming out of the garage, it didn't look like he was coming after them, it looked like he was trying to get away from them," Hall said.



Video at this link: http://www.9news.com/video/default.a...=1989144073001

Hat tip and plus rep to liberty2897 for providing youtube link:

[Anti Federalist]

Charles City residents sound off about killing of young dog

Posted on: 7:52 pm, November 28, 2012, by Alix Bryan and Sandra Jones

http://wtvr.com/2012/11/28/charles-c...-of-young-dog/

CHARLES CITY COUNTY, VA. (WTVR) –We first told you last month about an investigation into the actions of local animal control officer Frank Bates, who shot a family’s young dog several times in the face.

The dog died and Charles City County residents have been outraged since.

Tuesday night county leaders heard from residents who say they want the officer fired– and those who defended his actions.

Bates was investigating a dog complaint from the neighbor. The owner of the 18-month old lab, Sharon McGein, believes the shooting could’ve been prevented.

“This dog could’ve been contained,” she said. “He could’ve written me a ticket.”

McGein said she would have preferred that course of action, because her dog would still be alive.

Bates has worked in the county for more than 30 years. On Tuesday night some residents accused Bates of being untrained, verbally abusive, and violent to animals.

Others denied such allegations and said Bates is courteous, professional and always on time.

A couple of week ago Zach Trogdan, Charles City County Administrator, told CBS 6 that citizen have questioned him how a yellow lab breed like Axel could have become aggressive.

Additionally, Charles City County Sheriff’s Captain Jayson Crawley said he wrote the owner’s daughter about the incident— not as a county employee — but as a private citizen.

“I am tired of seeing the unprofessional and lack of supervision in which he [the officer] has shown ever since I have known him,” Crawley wrote in the email to McGein.

McGein told CBS 6 she wants to file charges against the officer. The county administrator and Virginia State Police are looking into the allegations.

“I hope that people know that any allegations, we don’t take them lightly,” Trogdan said. “Nothing is ignored.”

Trogdan would not go into details about the allegations or if Bates faces any disciplinary action.

CBS 6 spoke with a County Board of Supervisor who would not comment on the allegations against Frank Bates. Bates was not at work Wednesday, and county officials would not say why.

But we’re told State police are investigating the dog shooting.

CBS 6 made several attempts to contact Bates about the allegations including his home. But we were confronted by his dog, and turned around.

CBS 6 also filed a Freedom of Information Act, and the report says that Charles City County has no Standard Operating Procedure for Animal Control.

At the hearing Residents sounded off on a number of allegations that include lack of training, firearms certification, animal cruelty, abuse and even the other death of animals.

CBS 6 asked the County administrator if that needs to change?

“If that’s something that will help improve the public perception as well as operational,” said Trogdan, then, “Yeah, absolutely.”

[VoluntaryAmerican]

https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid...0161,79.013672

I wanted to post the map in here, but the code version isn't working for some reason.

Here's the code if anyone knows:

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[opal]

good addition to the thread +1

[Anti Federalist]

The owner of the shot dog is a moron.

Not for the reasons you might think.


Officer shot pit bull; owner confused

Published 10:29am Monday, December 3, 2012

http://www.austindailyherald.com/201...wner-confused/

The owner of a pit bull is confused after an officer shot his dog Sunday morning following a fiasco that reportedly started with another dog chasing a bicyclist.

Police went to the intersection of 11th Street and 11th Avenue NW at about 8:30 a.m. when they received two calls about a bicyclist cornered by a St. Bernard. When the officer arrived, the St. Bernard ran. The officer went into a neighborhood where he heard barking in a backyard. While the officer walked near a home with an open gate, he then saw a man, Ben Clennon, opening a door and a pit bull charging from the home. The officer reportedly shot the pit bull in the face as it charged and jumped at him.

Clennon said he was about 10 feet from the dog and officer when the officer shot the dog.

“I was just completely shocked at what happened,” he said.

Clennon loaded the dog into his truck, as the officer immediately advised to take the dog to the Austin Veterinary Clinic. At the vet clinic, Clennon thought he signed paperwork to allow vets to help his dog, as the dog was still able to walk and respond to Clennon. However, Clennon actually signed paperwork to allow the vets to euthanize his dog.

(Dumb ass, stage one. - AF)

“I didn’t know they were putting my dog down until they told me he was gone,” Clennon said. “I was just kind of an empty shell standing there.”

Clennon added he doesn’t blame the officer for reacting and shooting the dog; however, he wishes the officer would have used less than lethal force instead of drawing his weapon and firing in a neighborhood.

(Dumb ass, stage two. - AF)

Clennon said he is glad the bullet hit the dog instead of ricocheting or possibly hitting something or someone else.

The owner of the St. Bernard, who is as tenant at the same house where Clennon lives, was cited for having a dog at large and potentially dangerous dog. Clennon has not been charged with anything, and the police report has been forwarded to the city attorney.

[Anti Federalist]

And then came back, after the Mundane had the temerity to question the attempted puppycide on local radio, to write an "unlicensed dog" ticket.

"Because, $#@! YOU!, that's why..." - Officer Friendly

And now I know that these reports are heavily edited in favor of the cops.

"Officer" my aching ass...

"And that's when that $#@! cop shot my dog!"




Chicago Family Says Police Officer Shot Their Puppy

December 4, 2012 6:15 AM

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/...t-their-puppy/

CHICAGO (CBS) – Al Phillips wants to know why a Chicago police officer shot his dog while writing a traffic ticket outside his house.

“My neighbor called and told me I was getting a ticket on my van. When I opened the fence, my puppy ran out. That’s when I heard two gunshots and the officer shot my dog,” Phillips said.

The 7-month-old Bull Terrier miniature puppy survived but had a bullet in its leg and fragments in its abdomen.

“Luckily he’ll survive,” Phillips said. “We were going to show him but now we can’t. He’ll never be the same.”

While on the phone with WBBM Newsradio, police returned to the home to issue another ticket for an unleashed dog.

Phillips says several neighbors witnessed the incident and claim the dog did not provoke the officer.

He called the actions reckless.

“It’s totally absolutely irresponsible for the guy to shoot his gun,” Phillips said. “One could’ve ricocheted and hit someone. There were a lot of people walking around.”

Phillips filed a complaint with the department and has contacted an attorney.

Chicago Police were unavailable for comment but Phillips says when he filed the complaint, they told him the shooting was justified.

[Tudo]

Well that toy poodle really scared that one "officer". It reminded him of being in falujah

[S.Shorland]

Police Shoot Dog. For when a SWAT team just isn't enough.

[Anti Federalist]

So, don't believe me?

There it is, in black and white, right from the mouth of a cop.

If cops enter your property or home for any reason, they reserve the right to blow your pets away as a preventative measure.




Pit Bull Mix Owner Says Sheriff's Dept. Not Justified in Killing Dog

http://ramona.patch.com/articles/own...photo-12464130

The owner of a dog who was killed by sheriff's deputies last weekend is seeking legal action and new policies after what she says was an unnecessary death.

The incident took place on Dec. 2 at the 15700 block of Brandiron Street when deputies were serving a warrant to 24-year-old Jared Smith for assault with a deadly weapon. Detective Lori-Ann Wells told Patch that deputies shot at the dog after it attacked, though no deputies were injured.

Smith's ex-girlfriend and co-owner of the dog, Brianna Fox, told Patch that the reports of an attack are false, saying that Jimbo, the 2-year-old pit bull mix, didn't even "take two steps" toward the officers.

"He didn't bark or anything," Fox told Patch. "He had a tennis ball in his mouth. It's not like he ran out."

Fox said the deputies told her they can't wait for "every dog to bite or lick," which is why they shot without hesitation.

According to Fox, Smith was inside a motorhome parked next to her house with a friend and the dog, Jimbo. She says she knew Smith, who was arrested on probable cause for the outstanding felony warrant, possession of a deadly weapon, spousal abuse and vandalism, was there and that the two raised the dog together.

"There was a huge helicopter flying close ot the house... so we all came outside," Fox said. "Jimbo stopped, looked at the officers and then back at Jared. And then they shot."

Fox's adoptive mother, Goldie Charlene Fox, who goes by Charlene, witnessed the whole thing.

"I got up and stuck my head out, opened the front door and to my right come two officers with shotguns, running as fast as they could," Charlene said. "The shots just blew him over."

Charlene told Patch that deputies ran onto the property from all directions without warning. Though she couldn't see Jimbo as he was being shot, she said he never barked or growled.

"It's an awful, awful thing," Charlene said. "I know they're doing their job, but they came in here like [Smith] was a mass murderer."

Charlene says she doesn't know who made a phone call to the sheriff's department to tip them off that Smith might be on her property. Detective Wells told Patch that deputies visited the home after receiving a call at 7:58 a.m. about a suspicious person.

Charlene said Jimbo didn't have an aggressive personality and was a "real character" that got along with her five dogs.

"That dog would've never charged. He was the sweetest... absolutely the best dog," she said.

Fox got Jimbo cremated, at the urging of Charlene.

"I took him to get cremated because he was not recognizable," Fox said. "The vet that examined him said that he got shot at least five times... and that he was not facing [the deputies] when he got shot."

What do the Foxes hope to get out of this? Charlene said she wants animals to be "treated fairly" and Fox said she wants to see the department policy changed in the course of all of this.

"I think it's completely appropriate to tranquilize a dog," Fox said, as opposed to shooting them to control situation. "Move them out of the way and move on to the suspect or whoever you're dealing with. It will save a bunch of lives and a bunch of heartbreak."

Patch put an inquiry in to the sheriff's department regarding their policy on handling dogs during these situations, but as of publication, has not received a response.

Fox wants to pursue legal action for tighter restrictions and compensation on Jimbo's cremation, but is having a hard time finding someone to be her ally.

"I'm trying," Fox said of finding a lawyer. "All of the attorneys that I've spoken to don't want to deal with it."

[thoughtomator]

One of these days I want to read a story about a dog shooting a cop

[Anti Federalist]

"Why did you shoot my dog?" - Mundane

"Well sir, you see, my safety was at risk, and, only having a split second to react I had no choice, so $#@! YOU! That's why." - Officer Friendly




Milwaukee police officer kills family dog

Police: dog charged at officer
Updated: Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 7:15 AM CST
Published : Wednesday, 12 Dec 2012, 7:15 AM CST

http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/news/...lls-family-dog

Milwaukee - Sonja and Vaughn Schroeder are upset after a Milwaukee police officer shot and killed their seven-year-old Dalmatian dog. However, a Milwaukee Police Department spokeswoman says there is more to this situation than what the Schroeders allege.

Sonja Schroeder said her husband had just arrived home from the hospital early Tuesday morning, December 4th. She saw his cab arrive from her upstairs window, and let their dog Shandar down the stairs into their narrow hallway to greet Vaughn - as the dog always did.

"I didn't know there was a cop in the hallway," Sonja said.

Vaughn heard the shots as he stepped onto the porch.

"I just see the cop standing there and my dog laying there all bloody. I just said 'you killed my dog,' and he didn't say nothing," Vaughn said.

A Milwaukee Police Department spokeswoman said in a statement the veteran officer was at the home to do a welfare check on Vaughn because Sonja had called earlier about him having inhaled glue. When the officer arrived, he knocked on the door, and announced he was a police officer, before he heard barking and went back down the stairs.

The statement goes on to say the officer: "shouted for Sonja to grab the dog. The dog charged down the stairs, tail down, showing teeth and gums and growled at the officer, coming straight toward him. Officers are trained to stop the threat. The officer had no means of escape, and fearing for his safety, discharged his gun until the threat was stopped."

Waukesha County Technical College Dean of Criminal Justice Brian Dorow says officers only have a split second to react in these types of situations.

"If they perceive that threat, they are justified to take actions and protect themselves," Dorow said.

Sonja said she never heard anyone downstairs. Vaughn says the glue situation was a mistake he is embarrassed about. Both of the Schroeders feel it has nothing to do with how Shandar died.

"I just don't understand. There couldn't have been some other course of action he could have taken?" Sonja said.

"They killed my dog. That's all I have to say," Vaughn said.

The Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission is processing an official complaint about the shooting.

[Anti Federalist]

Cape Coral Police investigate controversial dog shooting

http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florid...-dog-shooting-

Story Created: Dec 17, 2012 at 2:55 PM America/New_York

CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A Cape Coral Police officer is under investigation for shooting a family's pet.

Neighbors called police to NW 37th Place on Thursday, after two dogs were running loose and chasing walkers. The officer said one of the dogs lunged at him, and he had no choice, but to shoot.

The dog will be recover, but its owner and some neighbors say the shooting should have never happened.


Police shoot dog after it charges officer

Posted: Dec 17, 2012 1:16 PM CST
Updated: Dec 17, 2012 1:16 PM CST
By Katie Mae Bassler - email

http://www.abc27.com/story/20364423/...harges-officer

LEBANON, Pa. (WHTM) - A police officer shot and killed a dog when it charged him in Lebanon City.

Police were called to the area of 13th and Mifflin Streets for two dogs running loose. They found the dogs near the Brookside Apartments. Officers said that one of the dogs was a poodle, and the second was a pit bull.

When one of the officers approached the dogs, the pit bull growled, bared its teeth then charged the policeman. The officer was able to side step the dog, but when it began to charge again, he shot and killed it with his service weapon.

The owner of the pit bull has yet to be identified, and the investigation is still ongoing


Wilmington Police shoot dog during arrest

Submitted by WWAY on Sun, 12/16/2012 - 10:05pm

http://www.wwaytv3.com/2012/12/16/fi...-during-arrest

Witnesses say a Wilmington Police Officer shot a family's dog during an arrest Sunday night. Police say the pitbull ran towards them after they arrested a man on Rankin Street in Wilmington.

The dog was shot four times, which police say is protocal in a situation when an animal is aggressive towards officers.

Witnesses say the dog did not run at the group of officers but instead just walked towards them. They say their family pet was killed needlessly and the police should have just arrested the suspect and left the area.

Police did not release any details on the suspect that was arrested but say he is a convicted felon.

[phill4paul]

Update: Chloe

Commerce City Police officer charged with cruelty to animals in shooting death of Chloe the dog


COMMERCE CITY, Colo. - A Commerce City police officer is being charged with aggravated cruelty to animals in the shooting death of a dog last month.

Chloe was a pit bull mix who got loose from a dog sitter on Nov. 24. Police were responded to the scene after a 911 caller reported an aggressive pit bull loose in the neighborhood.

Officers tried to find a person responsible for the dog for 20 minutes before deciding the dog needed to be caught and taken to the animal shelter. When officers approached Chloe, they said she continued to be aggressive.

Neighbors watched the whole thing unfold and one recorded a video that went viral online. It shows an animal control officer putting a catchpole around Chloe's neck and an officer shooting her twice with a stun gun. Finally, an officer comes from behind and fires five shots.

Chloe died. Residents protested.

“The dog was not aggressive like the police report says,” said resident Lorena Rose. “I mean that is something anyone can see.”

Commerce City police said the shooting was justified, but stated they would open an investigation into the matter after the video became public.

On Thursday, Adams County District Attorney Don Quick announced that after interviewing witnesses, reviewing the videotape and the 911 tapes, his office decided to charge Officer Robert Price with a class 6 felony.

According to the charge, Price knew he would kill the animal but it wasn't necessary.

Commerce City Police said after the announcement that Officer Price has been placed on paid administrative leave. The others involved in the incident are not currently on patrol, Commerce City police said.

The city released the following statement in response to the District Attorney’s report:

“Commerce City places the highest value on the safety and well being of our community, its people and their property. This was a tragic event and our thoughts have been and continue to be with the owner during this difficult time. We want to thank District Attorney Don Quick and his staff for conducting an impartial investigation. Out of respect for the employee’s right to a fair trial and the integrity of the judicial process, it is not appropriate for us to comment or speculate on the DA’s investigation.

As a result of the charges filed, the officer has been placed on administrative leave. The city asked the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office to complete the administrative review to determine if any city policies were violated. Commerce City is committed to making sure our employees are well trained and prepared to respond to unpredictable emergency situations, while ensuring the safety and well being of our community. We look forward to Douglas County’s objective conclusions and will work with the incoming police chief to take the appropriate next steps to positively move the police department forward and prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.”

Price is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 24. If convicted of the class 6 felony, Price could face 18 months to three years in prison.

He does not have to return his weapon while on leave since it was not department issued.

( Would a mundane have had their weapon returned? p4p)

Chloe's owner, Gary Branson, is glad to hear of the charges against Price.

"I'm glad they made the decision they did," Branson said. "I wasn't really surprised, kind of knew that it would take some time ... it brings some closure to me, yes it does."

He said Chloe was not aggressive. He said Chloe craved attention, and the more attention she received, the happier she was.

7NEWS took the video of the dog shooting to an expert on dog behavior and aggression.

"The dog is trying to get away," dog expert Vicky Kirkland concluded. "There's no threatening postures here from the dog."

While Chloe's face can't be seen in the footage, Kirkland says the dog's body language showed she was afraid.

Commerce City police went through training on how to handle dangerous dog situations after another dog was killed by a Commerce City officer in 2010.

Branson's cousin, who was watching Chloe, was charged with numerous violations, including possessing a vicious animal and violating the city's pit bull ban. The woman had left her home but didn't realize the dog managed to get out as she drove away from her garage.

( If the dog wasn't acting viciously, in fact quite the opposite, why is she charged? p4p)

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news...-chloe-the-dog

[Anti Federalist]

Cops shoot family dog in fenced in yard.

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2012/12/...-for-fugitive/

HAZEL CREST, Ill. (CBS) — The search for a fugitive might have taken a tragic turn; Kenneth Conley escaped from the federal jail in downtown Chicago last week, and one suburban family said the search for Conley claimed the life of their beloved pet.

SNIP

Kobi, a 70-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback mix was shot dead, allegedly by a Hazel Crest police officer.

Chanette Weaver said a police officer told her officers were acting in self-defense when they shot Kobi.

She said she’d just put Kobi in her closed, fenced-in yard at about 6:50 a.m. on Christmas Eve. She said, five minutes later, Hazel Crest police showed up at her door.

“One of the officers said, ‘Ma’am, your dog is dead.’ Heartless,” Weaver said.

“He said, ‘Ma’am, your dog was getting ready to attack one of my officers.’ And they shot him three times,” Weaver said.

SNIP

The Weavers still had Kobi’s wrapped Christmas gifts of dog treats below their tree.

“It’s just devastating, you know?” Weaver said.

The Weaver family has hired an attorney.