Nope, the best that could be hoped is recovery for the value of the dog - $100 at most. I'm guessing the police department will give them $500 or so to go buy a new yapper.
“Nope, the best that could be hoped is recovery for the value of the dog”.
Jury decisions may not support that claim. Something about “infliction of emotional suffering” or such? ? ?
Alas, the whacko cop does not have to pay, only the taxpayers.
Pity!