Allow me to join your quarterbacking...Sounds to me this was just an arrest warrant service so I'm not sure what the big hurry was to get someone out back. We've all done this and not all homes have easy rear access. What I've learned is it never hurts to let someone know you need to get in their yard to avoid certain pitfalls. Most everyone is willing to help out and it's just good PR.
These troopers literally "screwed the pooch" and should be held accountable. OTH I find it ironic with the comments here about shooting someone, regardless who they are if they kill their dog. Not exactly what I'd call a measured response. I'd be working on my early retirement/ kid's college fund courtesy of the particular juridiction. The emotional trauma would be too much for my family to bear. 8>)
LOL........awesome !!