Half of intentional shootings by police involve dogs, study says

There has never been a documented case of a dog killing a police officer.

 

The same can’t be said for police killing dogs.

 

Every year, hundreds — if not thousands — of animals, mostly canines, are killed by police or animal-control officers. According to the National Canine Research Council, up to half of the intentional shootings by police involve dogs.

 

obamadash (Photo credit: GunnyG1345)

 

Sometimes, the animals have been injured and need to be put out of their misery. Sometimes, they are vicious and killed for reasons of public or officer safety.

 

 

But mostly, they die tragically and needlessly, victims of misunderstanding, prejudice or simple convenience, according to animal-rights and behavior experts.

 

(Excerpt) Read more at seattletimes.com …

 

via Half of intentional shootings by police involve dogs, study says.

 

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