The most important thing, above absolutely everything else, is that each of our officers goes home safely each night. Even if that means shooting a friendly, deaf and blind dog from time to time. Yes, even then.
There are actually people around here who take that position. No further comment.
The claim of course is “officer safety”. But I’m beginning think that the cops involved are mentally unbalanced. Either they are in a constant state of irrational fear or they just like to shoot things.
There’s a video on YouTube of a cop who knocks on a motel room door and announces “police”. The resident opens the door peacefully, and little dog trots out. The cop immediately shot at the dog (but missed).