Police dogs vs ctizens dogs

[randomreader]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=96229

Apparently, attacking, maiming, or killing a police dog is a federal offense, punishable by up to ten years in prison.

A dog is a dog. A german shepherd is a german shepherd, and so on. Who owns the dog doesn't change the species and breed it is.

Now, what does it say that it's Federal law that killing a police dog can be 10 years in prison--but police are allowed to shoot citizen's dogs at their discretion, without provocation other than "the dog was coming towards me/the dog was running away"?

 

[2001SportTJ]

To the pasture this thread goes...

 

[mgfguevara]

the police bashing on this forum continues....

It changes since the dog is an asset to the LEO agency and becomes a LEO officer.

 

[Ken Ford]

the police bashing on this forum continues....It changes since the dog is an asset to the LEO agency and becomes a LEO officer.

Average cost to the comunity (tax payer... This is me and you) is about $75k when a new dog is purchased and trained. Does not include normal food shelter and medical costs.

 

[polaris30144]

http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=96229

Apparently, attacking, maiming, or killing a police dog is a federal offense, punishable by up to ten years in prison.

A dog is a dog. A german shepherd is a german shepherd, and so on. Who owns the dog doesn't change the species and breed it is.

Now, what does it say that it's Federal law that killing a police dog can be 10 years in prison--but police are allowed to shoot citizen's dogs at their discretion, without provocation other than "the dog was coming towards me/the dog was running away"?

Didn't read the whole article, did you? Federal Law Enforcement dogs are the only ones covered by the new law, not all police dogs. All police dogs are considered "Police Officers" and assaulting one will land you in jail, but not always in Federal jail. The breed has nothing to do with it. Actually most police dogs are not Shepard but a variety of breeds that are known for specific qualities. The training and upkeep of a trained dog is very expensive, unlike your local mutt. If the average dog owner would take responsibility for their dogs and it's actions, there would be a lot less confrontations with police involving mutts. Everyone always says after the fact that "their" dog was not doing anything bad, just like the families of the bad guys saying "he was such a good boy".

 

[Sagan]

the police bashing on this forum continues....

It changes since the dog is an asset to the LEO agency and becomes a LEO officer.

Ok, to play devil's advocate then...

Does that mean a herd dog, brim an asset to the farm, is therefore a farmer?

 

[hummer]

average cost to the comunity (tax payer... This is me and you) is about $75k when a new dog is purchased and trained. Does not include normal food shelter and medical costs.

price of my dog bought,paid for ,and trained is priceless !!!
NOT ONLY DOES HE BECOME A FRIEND ,BUT FAMILY

 

[wozbean]

Unless you are LEO then you can "reprimand" your dog. If I did that to an LEO canine I'd be in jail. But remember hands off.

http://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/threads/660455-Bad-Cop-No-Donut

Plus you have to prove you DIDN'T punch the horse like the police report claims. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A0n2qMxf0c

 

[chucklenut]

Didn't read the whole article, did you? Federal Law Enforcement dogs are the only ones covered by the new law, not all police dogs. All police dogs are considered "Police Officers" and assaulting one will land you in jail, but not always in Federal jail. The breed has nothing to do with it. Actually most police dogs are not Shepard but a variety of breeds that are known for specific qualities. The training and upkeep of a trained dog is very expensive, unlike your local mutt. If the average dog owner would take responsibility for their dogs and it's actions, there would be a lot less confrontations with police involving mutts. Everyone always says after the fact that "their" dog was not doing anything bad, just like the families of the bad guys saying "he was such a good boy".

do what? usually when a dog is shot its in its own yard/home and the officer is trying to get past it

i dont know why police dogs are considered cops. they are property

 

[randomreader]

So let's say I'm working for a security company that pairs their people with trained guard dogs.

So, if someone kicks a dog, or runs over one with a car, or shoots one, will they be arrested and charged for assaulting/killing security personnel?