Officer 'forgets' K-9 partner in car.

[dukedogsmom]

I'm fuming now more than before!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20622619/?GT1=10357

Exerpt:
The sheriff’s investigation showed Bandit was in Lovejoy’s patrol car from about 9 a.m. to shortly after 10 p.m. Aug. 11. During that time, the investigation found, the officer ran errands, napped and ate out with his wife. Lovejoy later found the dog dead in the car.

Thank goodness they fired the idiot. I don't think he should even be allowed a law enforcement career ever again.

[Dorothy39]

Yeah, I read that story too!!! OH MY~ It just made me sick!!!!!

[cmayer31]

Just an update from the Chandler PD site :

Chandler Police Chief Releases Statement
For Immediate Release
Wednesday September 5, 2007

The following is a written statement released by Police Chief Sherry Kiyler:

“The Chandler Police Department was informed today that the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office has completed its criminal investigation regarding Sgt. Tom Lovejoy and the death of K9 Bandit and that misdemeanor charges have been filed. As a Department, we respect and support the criminal justice systems and processes in place. We remain saddened by the loss of K9 Bandit. At this time our internal investigation is continuing and further comment by our department would be inappropriate until the completion of this process.”

Chief Sherry Kiyler
Chandler Police Departmen

[RICHARD]

Bet you 5.00 that this cop is slapped on the wrist and no charges are pursued.

Where do I send the five bucks?

[anna_66]

That's ridiculous. He's going to get a slap on the wrist.

Now if anyone else were to kill the dog they would be arrested for killing an officer.