Child abuse. The kid will grow up hating him/herself (can’t tell, which is another issue.)
Link
https://deadline.com/2020/06/los-angeles-mayor-eric-garcetti-city-officials-cutting-100-150-million-from-lapd-budget-funds-to-be-reinvested-in-communities-of-color-1202950811/
Used as a prop - just like a puppy.