Posted on 07/21/2023 10:30:57 AM PDT by nickcarraway
A video circulating on social media has sparked outrage and sadness as it captures the tragic incident of a dog being shot by an Ohio police officer and now the family wants to press charges against the officer involved.
Labrador Lost Her Life
Disturbing and heart-wrenching videos circulating on social media have stirred intense emotions and widespread condemnation as they depict a tragic incident involving a dog being shot by a police officer in Lorain, Ohio.
The Labrador retriever, known as Dixie, tragically lost her life due to the injuries inflicted upon her.
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According to the owner, Tammie Kerns, the distressing events unfolded when four of her dogs escaped on Sunday afternoon. In their efforts to corral the dogs, a Lorain officer arrived at their residence on Oberlin Avenue near 8th Street.
Owner’s Anguish
Allegedly, the officer instructed the Kerns family to control their dogs.
Amidst the ensuing chaos, Dixie, the Labrador retriever, darted into the street. Kerns asserts that rather than allowing them to retrieve the dog and seek necessary medical attention, the officer shot Dixie multiple times, leading to her untimely demise.
In a tearful statement, Tammie Kerns expressed her anguish, contending that the dog did not approach the officer but was merely running away.
Kerns intends to pursue legal action against the Lorain Police Department and is demanding the immediate termination of the officer involved.
10,000 Dogs Shot by Police She passionately asserts tha t the officer should face serious consequences, including losing his job, being incarcerated, and ensuring he poses no threat to others.
Kerns emphasizes that innocent bystanders were present during the incident and shares her concern for their safety.
Every year, the Department of Justice estimates that approximately 10,000 pet dogs are shot by police officers in the United States while carrying out their duties.
However, the lack of comprehensive and accurate record-keeping by law enforcement agencies regarding incidents involving the killing of animals makes it difficult to determine the precise number.
Better Data Collection In fact, some experts argue that the actual figure could be much higher, potentially reaching six figures. This discrepancy highlights the need for improved data collection and transparency to address this concerning issue.
Lorain Acting Police Chief Michael Failing issued a statement in response to the incident, acknowledging that force was used on the dog by one of their officers.
Chief Failing assured the public that a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the use of force had been initiated. The Lorain Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards has been assigned the responsibility of conducting a thorough and impartial inquiry.
Police Under Fire
Concerned citizens have raised questions about the officer’s actions, emphasizing the need for accountability, police conduct, and animal welfare.
As public outrage continues to mount, many are closely following the developments of the investigation, eagerly awaiting justice for Dixie and seeking reassurances that such incidents will not be repeated.
In the current climate where instances of police using excessive force against unarmed civilians dominate the news, the public perception of law enforcement agencies can be severely impacted by incidents involving the shooting of pets.
Far-Reaching Consequences
Such incidents not only contribute to the growing concern over the militarization of American police forces, as classified by the American Civil Liberties Union, but they also have significant financial implications.
Lawsuits filed by grieving pet owners can result in substantial financial burdens, costing law enforcement agencies and taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars.
These factors underscore the importance of addressing the issue of pet shootings to improve public relations and minimize the associated legal and financial consequences.
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I live in an area of irresponsible or incompetent dog owners. Loose dogs worrying livestock, chasing cars and bikes, Several people have been bitten this summer. Constant stream of loose dog complaints on social media and it’s almost always the same dogs/owners. My dogs don’t leave my yard except on a leash. People who can’t seem to train their dogs shouldn’t have them, and especially not multiples.
I’d be grateful if the cops shot a couple.
(waiting patiently for the incoming dragon fire.)
Correct!
True. But Libertarian is just a Democrat spelled differently.
Etched on his tombstone: "He had qualified immunity".
“NO police department (or university faculty, or military unit, etc.) is ANY better than the worst psycho they tolerate.”
— HKMk23
“Qualified Immunity” is only legal protection.
Karma don’t give a f’k.
Ill agree, millions of dog owners live in a fantasy world were every dog is a good dog and cops are itching to shoot any animal they see. which in both cases is clearly not true. Most if almost all interactions with nice dogs usually end with the dog walking away..
400,000 children murdered by abortions every year, and dog owners don't care, 300,000,000 dogs in the US and one gets shot and the whole dog community loses its mind
I suppose thinking both are wrong is out of the question for you.
Wouldn’t that be nice.
The police wonder why people hate them.
Sounds like you love licking jackboots.
Back in 1982 my then husband was UA from the Navy.
We went back to Norfolk so he could turn himself in.
We stayed at our former neighbors’s apartment that night, having arrived too late to go to the base.
Hours later, that traitorous woman had called the MPs, the Norfolk and VA state police so she could collect the $200 “reward” for him.
She let them in and we awoke to a small living room filled with LEO who acted like they were there to catch Dillinger instead of a guy who had missed ship’s movement.
My Wonder Dobe, Tito, was in the bedroom which had French doors so he could see his mom being thrown to the floor by the jackboots so naturally he was raising hell and jumping at the door, trying to get out to protect me.
If I live to be a thousand I will never forget the sight of a VA SP raising his sidearm to SHOOT my dog who was still in the other room.
I’ll never know how I managed it but as he was about to pull the trigger, I slipped out of the grip of the cop pinning me down and sprung for the door, it open slammed it open and threw my body on top of my dog, knocking him flat underneath me.
I heard some other cop screaming “Stop! Don’t shoot!” because now the bullet would have to go through me first to kill the dog.
There was no thought or plan on my part.
There was no “ bravery”.
Just the sight of that sidearm coming up to point at my dog and a lot of adrenaline, I reckon.
He was going to kill him and I needed to save him, whatever it took.
It was a matter of a few seconds but seemed like forever.
I stayed there on top of my dog, covering him with my body, until they dragged the husband away and all the cops had left.
Flash forward many decades.
I was out with Hrafi’s sister, Seven, in the backyard one night and I looked down and there was a “red dot” on her side, exactly where you’d shoot a deer.
I jumped between her and the source of the dot somewhere northeast on the ridge beside my house and hustled her back inside.
It’s just what you do.
Lots of dog haters here.
I’m extremely conflicted.
My whole family was in some way or other, working as law enforcement capacities, be it city cop, prison guards or whatever.
I’ve spent my life respecting LEO in general, but modern cops are not necessarily the good guys I grew up with.
It’s hard to abandon a lifetime of what you knew for what you know, now.
:(
My son was going to take my mom and our 120lb wrecking ball of an American Bulldog out for a ride.
One of the semi-feral GSDs across the street decided to attack. By the time I heard the ruckus and rushed out my son had pinned our dog to the driveway and "turtled" over him to protect him.
It’s just what you do.
I was very proud of him.
Too true.
The MPs where I grew up were very good.
Later, civilian police were mostly OK, but these days...
Lots of boot lickers.
I don’t think I’d be anywhere near as forgiving as you are.
Yes, there are. And they think cops are all like the guys on “Adam 12” (which I watch on repeats).
The truth is anything but.
A good son comes from a good man.
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