Humane Society Weighs in on Cops Killing Dogs

Most instances in which police shoot dogs are avoidable. These incidents often underscore other problems, whether in policies, procedures, communication or training.

The above quote is from Randall Lockwood of the Humane Society of the United States and was taken from an article titled Police shootings of dogs may reveal their attitudes toward the public as published by the Civil Liberties Examiner.  But it is the conclusion of the article, like the headline, which I think says it all.

When there is no judgment or restraint ... well ... we may get a window into institutional police attitudes toward the public. How do officers wield force when they think they can get away with it?

These shootings may offer a disturbing answer to that question.

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