It is not a “dog” in its capacity as a “canine officer”. the reason police dogs were given this distinction is because they serve much in the same way any other “police partner” serves.
the police dog serves alongside his human cop..the canine officer can hold, or grab and hold and “detain” a criminal; they can “attack’ and knock down a criminal, they can “stand in the way of a bullet “ or attack meant for a human officer.
In service, the police dog BECOMES AN EXTENSION OF THE OFFICER....and the officer depends on the canine for intervention, tactical support, combined police work in situations,etc....much like any other “human “ partner.
In legal and in REAL terms, the canine officer IS an officer of the law....not a “dog hanging out with a cop.”
Whatever.
Then my dog is an extension of me. If you threaten my dog, then I kill you.
See how stupid your post is?