[ambrose]

I wonder how much TN tax payers are going to have to fork over for these jack booted thugs lack of professionalism.

Sadly, not much in this case... generally, liability for killing a dog is its replacement value. Since this dog was a mutt, probably not much.

[TaZ]

You're not including compensatory and punitive damages for intentional infliciton of emotional distress under the color of law...could run into the millions.

BTW, this has been extensively discussed on two thread before...here's the main one...

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/816513/posts

[spetznaz]

What about using those lawyers who somehow manage to get truck loads of cash by using arguments like 'sentimental value' and 'psychological anguish.'

I usually think such lawyers are nothing more than predators but i think this is one place they would really be useful!

The dog may only cost 100-200 bucks however i am sure to the family it was priceless ....like one of the kids! Hence just giving those folks a couple of benjamins and expecting things to be smoothed over should nto be allowed to be! Those cops essentially killed a member of the family, and i am sure one of those sly lawyers can find a way of making the police department pay for their irrational actions.

[Eowyn-of-Rohan]

Does loss of companionship count? I swear...if it were my dog, God help them