Posted on 01/27/2018 8:18:13 AM PST by COBOL2Java
Boscawen, NH – A New Hampshire man bit a police dog on the head, and the K9 officer bit him back, in a struggle that ended with the man facing multiple charges.
The incident began when police were called to a home for a report of a person shot on Jan. 21, according to the New Hampshire Canine Trooper's Association's Facebook page.
Two people at the home were wanted on outstanding warrants, and fled when police attempted to arrest them, according to Boscawen Police Department Lieutenant Jason Killary.
The New Hampshire State Police were called to assist, and Trooper Daniel Livingstone arrived with K9 Veda.
One of the suspects was hiding in a trailer in the back of the property, and ignored police commands to exit the trailer.
K9 Veda was sent in and quickly located the suspect trying to hide under a pile of clothing.
When K9 Veda approached, the man began kicking and punching the dog. Then he put a chokehold on the K9 officer, and bit her on the head.
At that point, K9 Veda bit back.
“If you get into a biting competition with a police dog, you’re not going to win,” Lt. Killary said. “They’re pretty good at that.”
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>>“If you get into a biting competition with a police dog, you’re not going to win,” Lt. Killary said. “They’re pretty good at that.”<<
Truer words were probably never spoken!
I would love to see a photo of the perp after the dog fought back.
I gotta get me one of those Fur Missles shirts. That is just awesome!
I <3 Police Dogs.
Good looking dog.
Who’s a good girl? Veda!
Calling a dog an officer suggests it has some command functions. It’s a dog not an “officer”.
It allows them to tack on assaulting a police officer charges.
From the FB post:
"The male is facing several charges, including Resisting Arrest, Interference With a Police Dog, Assault on a Police Officer..."
But yes, I agree with what you posted.
I don’t care what they call the dog as long as the perp can be charged for biting her.
“Fur Missile,” I love it! Who’s a good girl? Vida!
Good girl!! Extra treats.
unless the handler leaves it to roast to death in a car, then it's just a dog...
That’s a happy ending!
Yes, great looking dog. :)
"It is a felony to assault or kill a federal law enforcement animal, and it is a crime in most states to assault or kill a police animal. Yet despite common belief, police dogs are not treated as police officers for the purpose of the law, and attacking a police dog is not punishable in the same manner as attacking a police officer. Though many police departments formally swear dogs in as police officers, this swearing-in is purely honorary, and carries no legal significance."
Source: Police Dog [United States]
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