City's police dog killed by county man

[mina'smomma]

Sheriff Mike Heldman said the man indicated the dog was not acting aggressively when he shot him.

"He said the reason he shot him was because he was concerned for the safety of his son, who was still in the vehicle," Heldman said.

In all other words.... I just shot him because he was there. I'm sorry, but if the dog is not acting in an agressive manner then there is no reason to shoot them. He was just being plain mean and stupid. I feel sorry for the owner.

[cyber-sibes]

Sheriff Mike Heldman said the man indicated the dog was not acting aggressively when he shot him.

I'm speechless.

[RICHARD]

Ask any professional to leave their tools outside on the sidewalk.

Now, There is a difference with a tool and a dog.

But, this cop was negligent with his partner/tool/city property.

"I forgot to let him in..."

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The dog was in no way dangerous at that point.

I dare anyone to approach a stray in the street or your yard.

Killing the dog was WAY OVER THE LINE.


The homeowner should be charged with cruelty.

The cop?

Leash law, mismanaging public property, animal neglect and what else?


Fine each half of the training costs and throw them both in jail.


Most people who are given company property are entrusted to care for it in a reasonable manner.

We can deflect the fact that the cop was stupid by leaving the dog outside,
We do blame the owner for shooting the dog...

If the dog was cared for in a reasonable manner, there would not be a story.
Lay the blame where it belongs.


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You can almost argue the same idea had the cop left a gun on the sidewalk.

Alone, the gun was just fine.
It wasn't until the humans got involved that things went wrong.