I Call BS! If The Police Department think this Police Officer did nothing wrong, then they are detached, empty and morally bankrupt! This is flat out Animal Abuse by a person sworn to uphold the law. Sickening! Per the Police Department, this Officer acted in accordance with his training, but the Police Department is giving this Officer training so he doesnt do it again. Screen shot via YouTube Penny Eims Dog News Examiner Subscribe According to Mondays NBC Chicago, a Hammond, Ind., police officer, who was placed on administrative leave after a YouTube video surfaced showing potential abuse towards a canine partner, has been cleared of wrong-doing. The department issued an official release on Monday about the incident, which took place in April. Chief John Doughty stated that the officer acted in accordance with training. However, the same officer is now being provided with additional training in order to prevent a similar incident from happening again. The scene which was captured by an area resident took place because the German shepherd, who had been given a ball as a reward for a successful find, was reluctant to give it up. Chief Doughty stated: All of our dogs have high drives that make them good at what they do, This particular K-9 is reluctant to give up the ball quickly as he savors the reward, and in training this is play time he loves to extend. The officer in the video can be seen slapping the dog with the leash, and pulling the dog off of the ground, more than once, by his throat. Shortly after the video surfaced, the mayor issued a statement advising the public that the Hammond Police Department does not condone the type of behavior which was observed in the video and he described the officers actions as shocking and disturbing. Following the investigation, however, the department determined that the dog was not abused.
Posted on: Tue, 20 May 2014 02:56:42 +0000
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