People who think like you do scare me, and I’m certain I’m not the only one mortified by your seeming acceptance of jackboots and thuggery being used against blameless citizens simply because some faceless dispatcher sent the wrong address?
The details of the event will likely be reviewed under public pressure, but on the first take handling of the situation was acceptable. You and others might assume that the officer was sent to defuse a reported urgent and potentially life-threatening altercation, then keep your conclusions until you have more details.
I have my personal issues with cops, but your absolute deference to every error in this case makes me wonder if you’re not part of the Clark County investigative board.
Well, a few years ago I was president of an urban village association of 102 houses, about 300 people. I had to deal with a couple instances of dogs terrorizing neighbors, with owners not willing to train or restrain their troublesome "pet." So I understand the officer's plight. Are you aware that a "blue heeler" is rather larger, about 50 lb, and is bred to be independent, energetic, aggressive, and to nip and bite? Hmm?
You need to understand that in an urban environment, it is unfair to the pet and to the public if the owner has not met his responsibility to fence, leash, or obedience-train his dog, having that animal under control, even in his own yard. That is the law in my county.
The blue heeler breed is eminently trainable, but the owner here has failed in his social responsibility to the community. The dog is bred to instinctively menace, snarl, and bite cows, why not a law officer, or child chasing a ball onto the lawn, or someone riding a bicycle by, where the dog is not restrained from access to public areas?
Regardless of whether or not the address was "right," the dog owner was in the wrong and was negligent in the responsibility for the predictable menacing of his dog at any time.
Your response in this matter is likewise irrational, emotional, and untrained in self-discipline in assessing the situation and in discussing it without venom in your tone. No wonder you have cued us in that personal issues with law enforcement is a problem for you. Let me suggest that you review your response here, and see if it is reasonable to amend it.
With sincere respect --
Either you are being intentionally obtuse, ro you’re trolling for comments.
The dog was IN ITS OWNER’S BACK YARD.
The officer was TRESPASSING
The officer gave conflicting orders AND shot the dog before any of the orders could be understood, let alone complied with.
That’s it for me. Some folks just don’t want to see things as they are. All is rosy and the policeman is always right. Seig Heil!