A really sad sad story

Von Tonner · 08-24-14, 07:35 AM

"A Mills police officer faces an animal cruelty charge following the death of a police dog that he allegedly left in a hot patrol car for several hours."

People just do not realise how quickly temperature in a closed car can rise when left in the sun. I would imagine the officer is completely distraught.

Personally I don't think a alarm gizmo is the way to go - it could fail for starters.

Here in South Africa the police dogs ride in the back with windows down and security type fencing across the open windows.

http://trib.com/news/local/crime-and...f462a3974.html

Wolferz · 08-24-14, 07:50 AM

He should be sentenced to spend the same amount of time in the back of the patrol car under the same conditions.

Jimbuna · 08-24-14, 08:54 AM

This is a hard one to call because it happened to an ex-colleague of mine whilst I was in the station with him...he kept receiving urgent matters that needed his attention and his mind was constantly distracted as a consequence.

No charges were brought but he declined working in the dog section after that.

Platapus · 08-24-14, 10:06 AM

What a terrible way to die.

Stealhead · 08-25-14, 11:42 PM

Most K-9 units I have ever seen have a specially modified rear seat with gates behind the windows even without air conditioning the dog probably would not get too hot.

I bet the guy simply forgot to roll the windows down. Of course why not simply take the dog inside the station with you?

It is your partner after all you'd not leave a two legged partner behind.

swamprat69er · 08-26-14, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Von Tonner

"A Mills police officer faces an animal cruelty charge following the death of a police dog that he allegedly left in a hot patrol car for several hours."
People just do not realise how quickly temperature in a closed car can rise when left in the sun. I would imagine the officer is completely distraught.
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Maybe he should suffer the same penalty as John/Jane Q Citizen would in the same circumstances. just because he is a LEO, shouldn't give him prefrential treatment.

08-24-14, 07:35 AM	#1
Von Tonner Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 711 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	A really sad sad story "A Mills police officer faces an animal cruelty charge following the death of a police dog that he allegedly left in a hot patrol car for several hours." People just do not realise how quickly temperature in a closed car can rise when left in the sun. I would imagine the officer is completely distraught. Personally I don't think a alarm gizmo is the way to go - it could fail for starters. Here in South Africa the police dogs ride in the back with windows down and security type fencing across the open windows. http://trib.com/news/local/crime-and...f462a3974.html

08-24-14, 07:50 AM	#2
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	He should be sentenced to spend the same amount of time in the back of the patrol car under the same conditions. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

08-24-14, 08:54 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	This is a hard one to call because it happened to an ex-colleague of mine whilst I was in the station with him...he kept receiving urgent matters that needed his attention and his mind was constantly distracted as a consequence. No charges were brought but he declined working in the dog section after that. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	What a terrible way to die. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

08-25-14, 11:42 PM	#5
Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Most K-9 units I have ever seen have a specially modified rear seat with gates behind the windows even without air conditioning the dog probably would not get too hot. I bet the guy simply forgot to roll the windows down. Of course why not simply take the dog inside the station with you? It is your partner after all you'd not leave a two legged partner behind.