Mississippi investigator shoots family dog

http://photographyisnotacrime.com/2015/06/feeling-threatened-cleveland-police-officer-shoots-and-kil ^ | June 16, 2015 | Royce Swayze

[Altariel]

“I felt threatened”; therefore, justified.

:(

[SES1066]

I can’t see any justification for this one if the dog was known to be on a leash and only barking. Officer who does this is just ... words fail!

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

“the officers did see the leash, but were within their rights to shoot him as they “felt threatened.””

Scumbags! Ever looked the definition of a “Scumbag?”

[Freedom_Is_Not_Free]

Somebody needs to start suing these police departments for millions in punitive damages every time a dog is shot. Maybe then they will begin to change their training.

[Half Vast Conspiracy]

Don”t call the cops.

Ever.

[donna]

Since we know this article is absolutely truthful and precise in the facts, should this cop be executed without a trial?

[Darksheare]

They already had the burglar in custody.
Only reason to do this is to be a scumbag.

[ClearCase_guy]

Golden retrievers are just big, dumb, lovable dogs.

Cops, on the other hand, are creepy cowards.

[Joe 6-pack]

WOOOF!

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[gaijin]

THIS is why people hate cops and don’t support them after Pool Party incidents.

Bashing seniors, vets, shooting dogs, kicking down the wrong doors.

[Half Vast Conspiracy]

Cop hater.

[donna]

Now, now. I don’t hate anyone.

I just asked a question.

Why don’t you answer?

[Scrambler Bob]

suing these police departments

Sue them individually!

[Cboldt]

-- Somebody needs to start suing these police departments for millions in punitive damages every time a dog is shot. Maybe then they will begin to change their training. --

A lawsuit would be a waste of money. The courts uniformly support the cop, and at MOST, the family gets the cost of the dog, a few hundred bucks.

Cops shoot dogs because they enjoy the feeling of power that comes with intimidation, and there is no downside to them for doing so.

Not all cops shoot dogs for the power trip, but there is no remedy under the law. Legislators could write laws that result in loss of employment, or other remedies more substantial than exist today. I suspect the courts would interpret those laws, if they existed, in a way that favored the power abusers, but that's the breaks.

There is no situation that is improved by calling the cops.

[Salamander]

If ever necessary, I will shoot my own intruders, thanks.

Calling the cops will only complicate things.

[Jonty30]

Always record your encounter with police. Unless I am mistaken, if you are in your car or house you have every right to record without permission.

[freedomfiter2]

I feel threatened every time I have to deal with cops. Fortunately, it doesn’t happen very often.

[Darksheare]

Does law enforcement have an absolute right to destroy property that belongs to uninvolved parties?
Why don’t you answer?

[TexasTransplant]

Does the “I felt Threatened” work both ways?