hawthorne police shoot guy's dog.

[acro2008]

This video sucks also.  These SWAT guys appear to kill dogs as a matter of procedure.  

 

[LBHalos17]

Agreed.  That sucks to have to shoot the dogs who are only protecting their home.

 

But, this one occurred for a couple of reasons.  It looks like a pretty old video, and may have been shot before this department was mandated to have an alternate plan to deal with dogs.  These plans usually provide for an Officer or two to be taser-equipped (or less-lethal beanbag shotgun, or net/blanket).

 

Also, when the SWAT Team gets tasked with serving a warrant it's because there is a serious threat to Officer-safety;  like an armed/fortified drug house, shooting/murder suspect, gang-related suspects, or history of weapons-use and violence.

[hk47]

riiiight

 

Well it's in the video, don't know how much clearer that could be.

[Lhalo]

After watching this how can any of you idiots still blame the cops for what happened?

The guy was obviously and idoit. I just wish the cops would have tried non lethal force is all.

[Scott34]

Why? The dog clearly wasn't trying to use nonlethal force.

[HaloFan85]

The guy was obviously and idoit. I just wish the cops would have tried non lethal force is all.

It's just ironic how cops have the right to kill any dog that poses a threat to them, but if a suspect (fearing for HIS life) happens to kill a K-9 that was biting or mauling him, he's automatically charged with killing a peace officer.

 

Here's another ridiculous incident that hasn't been getting any attention.

 

http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_23511786/el-monte-family-outraged-over-police-shooting-pet

[Jason]

When I went through the Police Academy, they taught us to defend ourselves from dogs and I don't remember shooting them ever being the first go to defense.  Pepper spray and tazers have the same effect on dogs as they do humans.

I've peppered sprayed dogs in the field and it is pretty effective. It should have been considered an option.

[LBHalos17]

It's just ironic how cops have the right to kill any dog that poses a threat to them, but if a suspect (fearing for HIS life) happens to kill a K-9 that was biting or mauling him, he's automatically charged with killing a peace officer.

 

Here's another ridiculous incident that hasn't been getting any attention.

 

http://www.sgvtribune.com/news/ci_23511786/el-monte-family-outraged-over-police-shooting-pet

They're called laws; you should look them up... Or try calling 912 next time.

[HaloFan85]

That may be the law, but far from being right.

 

BTW, how do you justify the story and video I posted?

[Lifetime]

It is right though. If you are being attacked by a police dog who is trying to put you into submission and you resist and then kill the dog by shooting him, you should get charged. That is not the same as a police officer getting attacked by a suspect's dog.

[Socaliente]

Police dogs are not trained to maul and kill. They are trained to bite and hold.

[Mudville]

I am sure when you are being bitten and held you have no fear for your life that the dog was trained properly and will not take it to the next level. Like pouring over 100 bullets into a pickup truck because a 70 year old Hispanic grandmother was fitting the description of a 250lb black man. It's all about quality training.

[Lifetime]

What?

[katie]

What?

I am sure when you are being bitten and held you have no fear for your life that the dog was trained properly and will not take it to the next level. Like pouring over 100 bullets into a pickup truck because a 70 year old Hispanic grandmother was fitting the description of a 250lb black man. It's all about quality training.

[Kevin]

The other video you posted halofan85 was discussed on the old board and was roundly condemned. Having said that, that incident and video have nothing to with this incident.

[halonatic13]

Cop had every right to shoot that dog.  Who knows if that dog would have bit him and not let go.  Then what?

[Futch Winkleman]

 

Also, when the SWAT Team gets tasked with serving a warrant it's because there is a serious threat to Officer-safety;  like an armed/fortified drug house, shooting/murder suspect, gang-related suspects, or history of weapons-use and violence.

 

Don't forget sleeping families.  Few things pose a threat to officer safety like a sleeping family.

 

http://www.ksee24.com/news/local/SWAT-Team-Raids-Wrong-Home--173164961.html

[LBHalos17]

You're a master internet baiter; won't dare to challenge your skills at finding truth at your fingertips again.