This comment is for Katie. To be blunt, are you whacked? You defend a man who is a serial dog killer? Call it accidental? Compare Peabody's actions to a parent backing out of a driveway and hitting a child is ludicrous. He as hyperventilating because he knew the gig was up. He not only "forgot " K9 Inka but he executed 2 other dogs with a gun in the back of the head with a gun. He was charged with felonies and awaiting trial. As for retired K9 Dale, he was only 6 when he retired and executed a shirt timr after the that
Marian - 8 years ago
The officers should be responsible for their dog. Dogs were trained to serve and protect his handler and all persons . Why would your dog be left in a car that long no matter the weather??I report pets left in autos no matter the weather!!Its HOT.!! They DONT get another life because they shouldn't be trusted '!! They should pay for another dog for a responsible officer. Thanks and God be with the dogs
Burt - 8 years ago
Were the patrol cars equipped with door poppers? If not its as much fault as the departments for not
having them installed.
I've been keeping track of K-9 cops this year that have died due to heat stroke, either in the back of a car, or tracking, I didn't intend to do this, it was too horrifying to look away.
As of August 9, 2016 it is a FEDERAL CRIME to negligently or on purpose kill one's PARTNER, that just happens to be a canine. It's NOT a mistake to leave a child or a dog....a SENIENT being in the back of one's car~ it's torture! Dying of heat stroke in the back of a closed vehicle makes water-boarding~ what we do to terrorists, look like a walk in the park! Check it out! Look up what happens to someone left to die in a hot car.
Finally, Under the Federal Law Enforcement Animal Protection Act which went into effect August 9, 2016, anyone convicted of purposefully assaulting, maiming, or killing federal law enforcement animals such as police dogs and horses can be fined $1,000 and spend up to 10 YEARS IN JAIL. Up till this time, our animals have been 'protected' by a patchwork of different state laws.
The Cherokee County case was indeed murder. The ex-officer was found to have killed his old partner, Dale with a shotgun blast to the back of the head...because he was "old and sick". This occurred only months after he 'adopted' Dale, and he lied to other officers saying that Dale had choked on a toy.
There has been another dog found shot in the back of the head and buried on his property, It's not Dale, who was a yellow lab. This dog is a female, likely Inca (the dog that died in a hot car), his grand-dam. The ex-officer is refusing to let anyone know where he buried Dale. The department just wants to give him a proper burial. This obviously is NOT a typical case. It will go to trial, and the ex-officer is out on over $20,000 bail. Not a typical case.
The vast majority of K-9 officers love their partners. They take great care of them. The bond between a team like most K-9 officers have is exceptional and that human part of the equation knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that their K-9 would give their life for them in a minute...and unfortunately do.
This law protects our narcotics interdiction dogs, that are so good, that criminals have put a price on their heads, and murder them. Now they will be charged more appropriately under this Federal law.
Sure, human beings are fallable, they make mistakes. But leaving a living being in the back of a vehicle to die of heat exhaustion, one of the most horrendous ways to die...that's more than a mistake. Folks need to take responsibility for negligence that leads to such a terrible way to die.
I've been keeping track of K-9 cops this year that have died due to heat stroke, either in the back of a car, or tracking, I didn't intend to do this, it was too horrifying to look away.
As of August 9, 2016 it is a FEDERAL CRIME to negligently or on purpose kill one's PARTNER, that just happens to be a canine. It's NOT a mistake to leave a child or a dog....a SENIENT being in the back of one's car~ it's torture! Dying of heat stroke in the back of a closed vehicle makes water-boarding~ what we do to terrorists, look like a walk in the park! Check it out! Look up what happens to someone left to die in a hot car.
Finally, Under the Federal Law Enforcement Animal Protection Act which went into effect August 9, 2016, anyone convicted of purposefully assaulting, maiming, or killing federal law enforcement animals such as police dogs and horses can be fined $1,000 and spend up to 10 YEARS IN JAIL. Up till this time, our animals have been 'protected' by a patchwork of different state laws.
The Cherokee County case was indeed murder. The ex-officer was found to have killed his old partner, Dale with a shotgun blast to the back of the head...because he was "old and sick". This occurred only months after he 'adopted' Dale, and he lied to other officers saying that Dale had choked on a toy.
There has been another dog found shot in the back of the head and buried on his property, It's not Dale, who was a yellow lab. This dog is a female, likely Inca (the dog that died in a hot car), his grand-dam. The ex-officer is refusing to let anyone know where he buried Dale. The department just wants to give him a proper burial. This obviously is NOT a typical case. It will go to trial, and the ex-officer is out on over $20,000 bail. Not a typical case.
The vast majority of K-9 officers love their partners. They take great care of them. The bond between a team like most K-9 officers have is exceptional and that human part of the equation knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that their K-9 would give their life for them in a minute...and unfortunately do.
This law protects our narcotics interdiction dogs, that are so good, that criminals have put a price on their heads, and murder them. Now they will be charged more appropriately under this Federal law.
Sure, human beings are fallable, they make mistakes. But leaving a living being in the back of a vehicle to die of heat exhaustion, one of the most horrendous ways to die...that's more than a mistake. Folks need to take responsibility for negligence that leads to such a terrible way to die.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=96229
chuck - 8 years ago
If the average citizen, who has made a mistake and their dog is left in a hot car to die, is charged with a crime, then it is necessary to charge a police officer too. The civilian is no less devastated by the death of their pet, than the officer is. They are both accidents. Why is it ok for one, but not the other?
Katie - 8 years ago
So, you have never made a mistake? We all make mistakes -- sometimes there is no consequence and we go, "whew." Unfortunately, though, sometimes the consequence is horrible. This is the case with these dogs. These dogs were not left in the vehicles on purpose. They were ACCIDENTS. The officers whose dogs die are beyond devastated. Their pain is almost that of a family member dying this way. Officer Peabody was so distraught that he had to be taken to the hospital. What should be done, for instance, in cases where a parent or grandparent backs out of a driveway and runs over a child who runs behind the vehicle? The law understands that this is an ACCIDENT and I defy you to find an example where the person is charged with a crime. Was this heartbreaking for this dog to die this way. Yes, of course. But before being so quick to rush to judgment, let's agree that none of us is perfect and we all make mistakes. Let have compassion. This was an ACCIDENT.
McGruff The Dogg - 8 years ago
They should fire them as well as make them pay back the cost of purchasing and training the K9's!! How do you forget your partner in the car? Disgraceful!!!
This comment is for Katie. To be blunt, are you whacked? You defend a man who is a serial dog killer? Call it accidental? Compare Peabody's actions to a parent backing out of a driveway and hitting a child is ludicrous. He as hyperventilating because he knew the gig was up. He not only "forgot " K9 Inka but he executed 2 other dogs with a gun in the back of the head with a gun. He was charged with felonies and awaiting trial. As for retired K9 Dale, he was only 6 when he retired and executed a shirt timr after the that
The officers should be responsible for their dog. Dogs were trained to serve and protect his handler and all persons . Why would your dog be left in a car that long no matter the weather??I report pets left in autos no matter the weather!!Its HOT.!! They DONT get another life because they shouldn't be trusted '!! They should pay for another dog for a responsible officer. Thanks and God be with the dogs
Were the patrol cars equipped with door poppers? If not its as much fault as the departments for not
having them installed.
I've been keeping track of K-9 cops this year that have died due to heat stroke, either in the back of a car, or tracking, I didn't intend to do this, it was too horrifying to look away.
As of August 9, 2016 it is a FEDERAL CRIME to negligently or on purpose kill one's PARTNER, that just happens to be a canine. It's NOT a mistake to leave a child or a dog....a SENIENT being in the back of one's car~ it's torture! Dying of heat stroke in the back of a closed vehicle makes water-boarding~ what we do to terrorists, look like a walk in the park! Check it out! Look up what happens to someone left to die in a hot car.
Finally, Under the Federal Law Enforcement Animal Protection Act which went into effect August 9, 2016, anyone convicted of purposefully assaulting, maiming, or killing federal law enforcement animals such as police dogs and horses can be fined $1,000 and spend up to 10 YEARS IN JAIL. Up till this time, our animals have been 'protected' by a patchwork of different state laws.
The Cherokee County case was indeed murder. The ex-officer was found to have killed his old partner, Dale with a shotgun blast to the back of the head...because he was "old and sick". This occurred only months after he 'adopted' Dale, and he lied to other officers saying that Dale had choked on a toy.
There has been another dog found shot in the back of the head and buried on his property, It's not Dale, who was a yellow lab. This dog is a female, likely Inca (the dog that died in a hot car), his grand-dam. The ex-officer is refusing to let anyone know where he buried Dale. The department just wants to give him a proper burial. This obviously is NOT a typical case. It will go to trial, and the ex-officer is out on over $20,000 bail. Not a typical case.
The vast majority of K-9 officers love their partners. They take great care of them. The bond between a team like most K-9 officers have is exceptional and that human part of the equation knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that their K-9 would give their life for them in a minute...and unfortunately do.
This law protects our narcotics interdiction dogs, that are so good, that criminals have put a price on their heads, and murder them. Now they will be charged more appropriately under this Federal law.
Sure, human beings are fallable, they make mistakes. But leaving a living being in the back of a vehicle to die of heat exhaustion, one of the most horrendous ways to die...that's more than a mistake. Folks need to take responsibility for negligence that leads to such a terrible way to die.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=96229
I've been keeping track of K-9 cops this year that have died due to heat stroke, either in the back of a car, or tracking, I didn't intend to do this, it was too horrifying to look away.
As of August 9, 2016 it is a FEDERAL CRIME to negligently or on purpose kill one's PARTNER, that just happens to be a canine. It's NOT a mistake to leave a child or a dog....a SENIENT being in the back of one's car~ it's torture! Dying of heat stroke in the back of a closed vehicle makes water-boarding~ what we do to terrorists, look like a walk in the park! Check it out! Look up what happens to someone left to die in a hot car.
Finally, Under the Federal Law Enforcement Animal Protection Act which went into effect August 9, 2016, anyone convicted of purposefully assaulting, maiming, or killing federal law enforcement animals such as police dogs and horses can be fined $1,000 and spend up to 10 YEARS IN JAIL. Up till this time, our animals have been 'protected' by a patchwork of different state laws.
The Cherokee County case was indeed murder. The ex-officer was found to have killed his old partner, Dale with a shotgun blast to the back of the head...because he was "old and sick". This occurred only months after he 'adopted' Dale, and he lied to other officers saying that Dale had choked on a toy.
There has been another dog found shot in the back of the head and buried on his property, It's not Dale, who was a yellow lab. This dog is a female, likely Inca (the dog that died in a hot car), his grand-dam. The ex-officer is refusing to let anyone know where he buried Dale. The department just wants to give him a proper burial. This obviously is NOT a typical case. It will go to trial, and the ex-officer is out on over $20,000 bail. Not a typical case.
The vast majority of K-9 officers love their partners. They take great care of them. The bond between a team like most K-9 officers have is exceptional and that human part of the equation knows beyond a shadow of a doubt that their K-9 would give their life for them in a minute...and unfortunately do.
This law protects our narcotics interdiction dogs, that are so good, that criminals have put a price on their heads, and murder them. Now they will be charged more appropriately under this Federal law.
Sure, human beings are fallable, they make mistakes. But leaving a living being in the back of a vehicle to die of heat exhaustion, one of the most horrendous ways to die...that's more than a mistake. Folks need to take responsibility for negligence that leads to such a terrible way to die.
http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=96229
If the average citizen, who has made a mistake and their dog is left in a hot car to die, is charged with a crime, then it is necessary to charge a police officer too. The civilian is no less devastated by the death of their pet, than the officer is. They are both accidents. Why is it ok for one, but not the other?
So, you have never made a mistake? We all make mistakes -- sometimes there is no consequence and we go, "whew." Unfortunately, though, sometimes the consequence is horrible. This is the case with these dogs. These dogs were not left in the vehicles on purpose. They were ACCIDENTS. The officers whose dogs die are beyond devastated. Their pain is almost that of a family member dying this way. Officer Peabody was so distraught that he had to be taken to the hospital. What should be done, for instance, in cases where a parent or grandparent backs out of a driveway and runs over a child who runs behind the vehicle? The law understands that this is an ACCIDENT and I defy you to find an example where the person is charged with a crime. Was this heartbreaking for this dog to die this way. Yes, of course. But before being so quick to rush to judgment, let's agree that none of us is perfect and we all make mistakes. Let have compassion. This was an ACCIDENT.
They should fire them as well as make them pay back the cost of purchasing and training the K9's!! How do you forget your partner in the car? Disgraceful!!!