Dog on leash shot and killed by York Deputy

The State.com ^ | March 5, 2014 | Anna Douglas

[Altariel]

YORK COUNTY, SC — Alice Renee McGlone says her cats Rhett Butler and Tara will have to go on without Scarlett –– her 9-year-old Labrador retriever –– after a York County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed the dog when, he says, it charged him aggressively on Tuesday.

McGlone’s friend Ron Montana buried Scarlett on Wednesday afternoon in her backyard, under a tree, on Clara Street in Rock Hill. Montana and McGlone say they’re outraged that the deputy used lethal force.

But, sheriff’s officials say the deputy had no choice but to protect himself from the dog.

“He hated to have done what he did but we teach our officers that they need to protect themselves in all situations,” said Capt. Allen Brandon. “It’s regrettable what happened.”

[tired&retired]

You must watch this one to the end to appreciate it....

It’s an old Reno 911 episode clip where the police shoot the dog.... must watch to see why it is so funny

http://www.spike.com/video-clips/jbllzt/poor-dog-assiatance-call

[matt04]

In may area they still carry have it. I have heard on any departments not carrying it.

[Kevmo]

“we train our officers” and “he did what he had to do”

That claim could open up the city to a lawsuit because the officer obviously did what he was trained to do, and it is also just as perfectly obvious that he should have been trained better. Jury trial, pictures of cute dog, crying owner on the stand. $5Million, and some remedial training for the entire police department.

[MeshugeMikey]

Golden Retrievers,...well know Pit FIghters,..yep

goofy yes dangerous...ahaha NOT LIKELY!

[MrEdd]

And that not only was the officer too stupid to merely back up, the police chief is that stupid too.

[Truth29]

I guess the concept of private property outside, and sometimes inside, the house is a lost concept. Police should not be able to freely, without warrant, go into someone’s fenced yard (unless it is the only entry to the front door), but that idea is antithetical to today’s government agents.

[Faith65]

Scarlett was beautiful.

[BuffaloJack]

I hear about cops shooting dogs frequently. Why don’t I ever hear about letter carriers having problems?

[Daffynition]

Funny you should say that *she’s* a Firearms Training Unit Detective, Barbara J. Mattson of the Connecticut State Police. Go figure. LOL

[dragnet2]

Good Gawd....

[Altariel]

The problem isn’t dangerous dogs; the problem is sociopathic government employees who believe themselves better than the mere peasants.

[Altariel]

I am fully aware of the Official Excuse.

You are the first person in the thread to promote it.

[drypowder]

maybe it was just a mind prep exercise for the public to start accepting that police officer little tin god syndrome is now the rule and no longer the exception. If that is the case then at some point we should probably expect police to start shooting citizens for recording their activities.

[Altariel]

It’s about intimidation.

“We shot your dog. We’ll get away with it. Cross us, and you could be next.”

[matt04]

See #49.

[Chances Are]

Ooooo...that must have been a hard one to handle, huh?

CA....

[eartrumpet]

“He hated to have done what he did but we teach our officers that they need to protect themselves in all situations,”

I was taught the same thing, officer...

[sagar]

No need to “re-state”, just read: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3130726/posts#6

[kiryandil]

In the article it states that the leash was long enough so that the dog could have reached him.

I'm impressed that our police departments are hiring quadriplegics...

[DCBryan1]

One thing that I highly recommend, even for a dog on a trolley line, is a “Beware of Dog” sign on the fence.

IIRC.....BAD ADVICE

Current legal scholars recommend you NOT to put "beware of dog" signs up since, IF your dog bites someone, the warning sign indicates that you KNEW of a potential of future dog aggression and the victim will wipe the court with your good intentions and bank account. Shrug...some areas of the countries are different, but sounds legit.

Better idea: Fence with "no trespassing" and "private property" sign clearly visible. I don't know what alternative to warn people of a dog on your property would be, but I was advised on my farm to have "no trespassing, no hunting, private property, and no soliciting" signs posted. Oh, and your doormat should say this: