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02-07-2011, 06:42 AM
Originally Posted by muttzrule 
.... Police dogs here are considers officers in every regard. Killing a police dog = killing a police officer in the eyes of the law.
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Sorry about Liberty
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02-07-2011, 09:28 AM
Originally Posted by Wysiwyg
I'm not sure about these key fobs; people should rely on their common sense, not a key fob....
And what if there is too much reliance on them and what if they go wrong?
Not happy,
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02-07-2011, 09:36 AM
Originally Posted by muttzrule
We had a bloodhound belonging to a local police department left in the car and pass away ealier this week. That officer has been suspended pending investigation, and is facing termination and criminal charges. Police dogs here are considers officers in every regard. Killing a police dog = killing a police officer in the eyes of the law.
Rest in Peace, Liberty. http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Green...124856919.html
RIP Liberty
So sad.
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02-07-2011, 09:40 AM
It does not excuse what happened but at least it does not reflect the overall attitude of the vast majority of dog handlers in that force or the police in general.
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02-07-2011, 10:25 AM
Originally Posted by smokeybear
Suffice it to say (and I am not prepared to expand) this officer had exhibited signs for concern prior to this incident occurring and his hospitalisation is not a "stunt".
It does not excuse what happened but at least it does not reflect the overall attitude of the vast majority of dog handlers in that force or the police in general.
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02-07-2011, 10:30 AM
Originally Posted by Tupacs2legs
Isn't the 'excuse' the same as last year... Very delicate these police handlers......wow and it leads them to kill their dogs
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02-07-2011, 10:32 AM
Originally Posted by smokeybear
Suffice it to say (and I am not prepared to expand) this officer had exhibited signs for concern prior to this incident occurring and his hospitalisation is not a "stunt".
It does not excuse what happened but at least it does not reflect the overall attitude of the vast majority of dog handlers in that force or the police in general.
Surely a police officer who is showing signs of mental instability is a liability?
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02-07-2011, 10:33 AM
Originally Posted by Nippy
Then why the heck was nothing done about these signs before?
Surely a police officer who is showing signs of mental instability is a liability?
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02-07-2011, 10:35 AM
Originally Posted by smokeybear
No more delicate than other sectors of society that leads THEM to kill their dogs too!
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02-07-2011, 10:37 AM
Originally Posted by smokeybear
The same questions are asked about the (insert relevant profession/societal group) who go on rampages, kill people etc such as teachers, schoolchildren, ex service personnel etc that we read about every day.
Maybe society should be more aware of the signs of stress and the ways of dealing with it to prevent such tragedies.
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