charge thieves w/ dog's death?

[Avatard]

Yes, but if someone was "attacked" by a human officer, who went beyond what is required to apprehend the suspect, and in fact was threatening the life of the suspect, then this would be a rather important mitigating fact, no? If we are to treat the K9 as a police officer, then the same limits regarding necessary force apply. With no handler in sight, the dog was not controlled to prevent crossing such boundaries of conduct.

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Avatard

Yes, but if someone was "attacked" by a human officer, who went beyond what is required to apprehend the suspect, and in fact was threatening the life of the suspect, then this would be a rather important mitigating fact, no? If we are to treat the K9 as a police officer, then the same limits regarding necessary force apply. With no handler in sight, the dog was not controlled to prevent crossing such boundaries of conduct.

I have seen videos of police dogs that did not let up, until the handler physically had to hit the dog to get him to let up. How is the suspect supposed to know that the dog and handler will react like they are supposed to.

Hey Ed, ever hear of due process? If someone is suspected of a crime, does that mean they are automatically guilty?