A suburban dog owner says bodycam footage shows a police officer calling his dog over before using a stun gun on the beloved pet. Daniel Villanueva knows the stigma against pit bulls, but he said his 91-pound pit is anything but that. “He’s a sweetheart, a gentle giant,” Villanueva said, noting that concerns surrounding the … Read more
JACKSON – A Mississippi sheriff’s department mourning the loss of one of their top K-9 officers has discovered a new way to protect their furry companions from dying in a hot car. WAPT-TV in Jackson reports that Dex, a K-9 officer with the Hinds County Sheriff’s Department, died after he was left in his handler’s … Read more
Jacksonville – According to Hawkes, JPD Officer Jennifer Gillham arrived at a residence on Health Lane just before 10 p.m. July 4. Hawkes said several rumors have spread across social media platforms that the officer was at the location without reason, however he said this was a “non-fact.” “JPD received a call for service for … Read more
Shocking police bodycam footage has been released showing the moment a Kansas officer opened fire in a room full of children and injured a nine-year-old girl. Wichita Officer Dexter Betts was fired after he shot at a dog he claimed was attacking him and wounded the child instead. The bodycam footage, which was released Thursday, … Read more
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. – A Cheatham County Sheriff’s deputy was caught on camera shooting and killing a resident’s dog, and its owners say they’re considering taking legal action. The deputy was at Lori Pardue and her fiancé’s home in Ashland City to serve a warrant – not because they did anything wrong, but because they’re … Read more
SPOTSYLVANIA COURTHOUSE, VA — A dog owner is alleging an off-duty ATF agent shot and killed his mastiff puppy during a scuffle in a Spotsylvania County middle school, reports say. Vance Gibbs said he regularly brings his dogs to the large field at Ni River Middle school, but this time, his outing had a tragic … Read more
Police in Utah have released disturbing video of a dog being tasered by a police officer who was called to investigate a domestic dispute. According to the St. George Police Department officers were dispatched to a home after a 911 operator answered a call and heard arguing in the background before the female caller hung … Read more
Illinois – Legalizing marijuana could lead to possible euthanasia or early retirement for law enforcement K-9s already trained to sniff out the drug, according to Macon County officials. Chad Larner, training director of the K-9 Training Academy in Macon County, went on to say in a Bloomington Pantagraph report that “a number of dogs would … Read more
A Wilton Manors K-9 officer has been reassigned pending a review after video surfaced showing him forcefully yanking his four-legged partner’s leash during a traffic stop, according to the department. The viral video, posted on DaPastor Yoo’s Facebook page, shows the unidentified officer circling a black car with his dog. When the pair gets to … Read more
An Oklahoma City police officer is still recuperating from injuries he received after shooting a dog that charged at him earlier this month. About 2:45 p.m. on April 13, Sgt. Marvin Smith responded to a trouble unknown call at a home in the 1500 block of SW Grand Boulevard. In body-worn camera video released Tuesday, … Read more
A former Wichita police officer has been charged with felony aggravated battery for shooting at a dog while on duty and wounding a 9-year-old girl in the same room where he fired. It is believed to be the first time in decades that a Wichita officer has been charged in an on-duty shooting that resulted … Read more
February 11, 2014 An Idaho police officer was caught on video fatally shooting a dog just yards away from the house where a birthday party was being held for the owner’s 9-year-old son. Dashcam video shows Officer Tarek Hassani of the Filer Police Department approaching dogs on the street and shooting Rick Clubb’s 7-year-old black … Read more