[Fred Mertz]

I'm surprised that the cops didn't shoot the dog after it was rescued.

[sinkspur]

I'm surprised that the cops didn't shoot the dog after it was rescued.

Since this happened in Tennessee, so am I.

[Mulder]

I'm surprised that the cops didn't shoot the dog after it was rescued.

LOL! What is it with TN cops and dogs?

Also, what if this was a K-9 dog that needed rescuing. Would the FD had acted differently, since a K-9 is a police officer in many areas?

Would the JBTs have arrested one of their own for trying to rescue a dog? Quite the contrary, they'd give him a 'cop of the year' award or some such citation.

[Rasputin_TheMadMonk]

"I'm surprised that the cops didn't shoot the dog after it was rescued. "

Considering recent event where Tennessee's LEOs and pets are concerned, you are not far from the mark, but I hazard a guess the scenario would go more like shooting the man and throwing the dog back into the fire.

The Volunteer States finest have a rather dark record recently where pets are concerned. For the record, I too would have gone in and tried to save my dogs, and yes, to hell with anyone who tried to get in the way.

My view is police officers and fire fighters are getting paid to take risks and accept a rather high degree of danger. It's all part of the job. If you don't want to put your ass on the line, then find a safer way to make your money. Until then stop whining when a 'civilian' makes you look bad.

[ambrose]

I'm surprised that the cops didn't shoot the dog after it was rescued.

I share your surprise.