[Frohickey]

If it were up to me, the cop would be given three choices.
(snip)
3) Allow himself to be decapitated, via 12 gauge.

Cmon. Isn't that a bit harsh? This is only a dog, and the police officer is a human. Night and day difference.

Cop should apologize to the family. Offer to pay for another dog, and burial of the dead dog.

Cop also needs remedial training as well.

[Kevin Curry]

Cop should apologize to the family. Offer to pay for another dog, and burial of the dead dog.

It would be a decent gesture.

But if it were to happen again: *Bang*