What is it with cops and their need to shoot dogs?
There are a lot of factors but it boils down to the fact that sickos will seek out a job that gives them power over others. Sadly we have created a society where cops have so much power they can kill dogs and occasionally people without fear of reprisal. Given that power the draw to the psycopath will be even greater and you ain’t seen nothing yet.
Cops carry mace.
Mace must be very similar to what bicycle riders carry to deal with aggressive dogs.
Any cop that shoots without first trying mace should be fired on the spot.
As far as that goes, the stuff sold in bike stores for dog protection is in a can about twice the size of your thumb. There is no reason cops could not buy it on their own if they are that afraid.
The truth is they are not that afraid. They just want to shoot something.
The People have a duty to strongly reign in these positions of power,
because, as you said,
positions of power inherently attract people who LIKE to have power over others. IE, liberals, leftists, and statists.