“I was in fear for my life”.
Works every time, if you have a badge.
I have two springer spaniels, a brother and sister, would not bite a good steak and are everyone’s friend.
You, I do not care who you are, think you are or what you are, I will do to you what you do to them. And there is no place you can hide, I will find you and you will be sorry, very sorry...
However, SHINY BADGES DO NOT CONFER SPECIAL RIGHTS.
Yep, it’s not cowardice, it’s a get out of jail card for animal cruelty.