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Portland Officer Shot, K-9 Killed in Gunfight
KOIN ^ | Wednesday, April 16, 2014 | Brent Weisberg

Posted on 04/16/2014 2:15:41 PM PDT by nickcarraway

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To: Paladin2
He released the dog to attack:

The officer released the K-9 in pursuit and gunfire was exchanged.
21 posted on 04/16/2014 3:32:42 PM PDT by andyk (I have sworn...eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.)
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To: andyk

Apparently. The dog was doing as commanded.


22 posted on 04/16/2014 3:35:28 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2

Sad for the dog.

They obey us always, often to their own death.

:(


23 posted on 04/16/2014 3:51:27 PM PDT by Salamander (Agent Of Fortune)
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"They obey us always"

I wish...my dog has the demeanor of a Chesapeake. (some claim a 2x4 is sometimes required for proper training)

She would, however, quickly return if I went down for any reason.

24 posted on 04/16/2014 3:55:07 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2

You know what I meant.

Both of my Dobes [well, the girl, in particular] are hard-headed beasts.

That’s part of their mindset, however, and one of the reasons why they fell out of favor with law enforcement.

An independently minded dog will sometimes say “Oh, hell no. I might get hurt.” and decide your command was a stupid idea.

:)


25 posted on 04/16/2014 4:02:44 PM PDT by Salamander (Agent Of Fortune)
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To: MrEdd

I believe that ranchers and farmers have a great deal of respect for life. They have a much closer view of life and death than most of us. I am aware, but only vaguely, where my beef slices come from.

And, OK, I give up - where, exactly, did the dog bite you when you were arrested?


26 posted on 04/16/2014 4:08:30 PM PDT by The Antiyuppie ("When small men cast long shadows, then it is very late in the day.")
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To: MrEdd; Salamander
"I should have compared the loss of the dog to the loss of an unreliable rebuilt police cruiser. "

Dogs know people with a very good track record.

If you see a loose dog you should run (or shoot), 'cause they likely have your number.

27 posted on 04/16/2014 4:24:46 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: The Antiyuppie

No.

I have known people who were bitten by police dogs simply because they have a fear of dogs and the training of the dogs is insufficient for them to distinguish between a fleeing criminal, and a bystander with a phobia of dogs who runs instictively. Police dog bites can tear up someone who is frightened and trying to get free.

A police dog is like a rifle without even iron sites on it.

Some are better than others but at the end of the day they should only be used for locating things or in situations where innocent bystanders are not even a possibility.

And, Human life is so precious that God took on human form to die for humanity. That should never, ever be cheapened by attempting to raise the value of a mere animal to that of a human being.


28 posted on 04/16/2014 4:30:01 PM PDT by MrEdd (Heck? Geewhiz Cripes, thats the place where people who don't believe in Gosh think they aint going.)
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To: Paladin2

Dogs never fail to love me up...even when their thug owner assures me they’re ‘bad ass killers’.

;]


29 posted on 04/16/2014 4:51:42 PM PDT by Salamander (Agent Of Fortune)
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To: MrEdd

You REALLY are a jerk.

these dogs save many lives in combat...try telling our combat soldiers they are “hippy treehugger types’ cause they respect and value their dogs!


30 posted on 04/16/2014 5:00:58 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie
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To: MrEdd

hey, why don’t you go face to face with a combat soldier who has had their lives saved by a a “dog”..and tell them your arrogant, self-righteous,” intellectual” snide comments..instead of on the internet safe from your sofa.

Oh, you are so correct, like the Pharasees who spouted the law, but did not have compassion in their hearts.
go ahead, flame away...you’ve got all the words, all the correct arguments.


31 posted on 04/16/2014 5:05:30 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

^this^


32 posted on 04/16/2014 5:13:32 PM PDT by Salamander (Agent Of Fortune)
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

He should hop over here and express his opinions.

https://www.facebook.com/K9Heroes


33 posted on 04/16/2014 5:17:24 PM PDT by Salamander (Agent Of Fortune)
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To: Salamander

great....better than my puny comments. ha.


34 posted on 04/16/2014 5:31:43 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie
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To: Paladin2

LOL!! perfect repsonse.


35 posted on 04/16/2014 5:32:34 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie

Bet he won’t.

It’s not safe and cozy like FR.

No mods to bail you out.


36 posted on 04/16/2014 5:33:32 PM PDT by Salamander (Agent Of Fortune)
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To: Salamander

Ha...I think these types are one-trick ponies...and of course, very “righteous”.


37 posted on 04/16/2014 5:37:07 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie; MrEdd

LOL, I wanted to say that I hoped he got bit in the butt.


38 posted on 04/16/2014 5:38:34 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Salamander
"Dogs never fail to love me up...even when their thug owner assures me they’re ‘bad ass killers’."

Even my generally (publicly), at first, "aggressive" dog can be an instant sweetheart when approached by a true dog lady. I never cease to be amazed.

Treats help.

39 posted on 04/16/2014 5:43:33 PM PDT by Paladin2
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To: Paladin2

paybacks are hell...ha.


40 posted on 04/16/2014 5:47:54 PM PDT by Recovering Ex-hippie
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