Animal Control
Court rules that the behavior of the dog, and the subject’s failure to control the dog, could lead a reasonable officer to perceive the dog as an imminent threat
In some situations, we have time to make a formal plan
Cops spend a lot of time rescuing critters from places they shouldn’t be, and we’re going to look at a few rescues
“Thankfully, the alligator was saved from traffic on the highway and those traveling the highway were saved from the gator!” the Brunswick County sheriff’s Office said
The deputy who cared for Kona after the K-9’s retirement in 2023 surrendered her to an animal shelter without notifying or receiving approval from the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office
The home shown in the Houston Police officer’s body camera video is almost completely submerged in murky water
“It wasn’t the typical day on the job to say the least,” Washington Township police Officer Frank Cicalese said
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The Newberry County Sheriff’s Office in South Carolina advised the public not to call the police over noises that may sound like “a siren, or a whine, or a roar”
“They just kept running away, so I went to the stable and grabbed some horse food,” said Officer Arthur Joseph. “I started shaking it and they came to me”
The law increases penalties for anyone who assaults or kills a law enforcement animal, including a hefty fine on top of paying for medical costs
Mike Coyne said he’s helped more than 50 families since last year with his drone service
The Thames Valley Police Department posted that the bird learned the sirens from hearing repeated tests
Video captured the moment Officer Cooper dove and captured the pig, who had been on the run for about a week
A years-long probe turned into “the largest seizure and takedown of a dogfighting ring in the history of the state of New Jersey,”
Retired police lieutenant and dog training innovator Garret Wing sheds light on the dark world of illegal dog fighting and its ties to other criminal enterprises
Law enforcement agencies in New Jersey, Mississippi, Florida and New York helped the ASPCA rescue the animals
Sgt. Van Pelt, who’s a state-licensed python contractor, responded and located a red rat snake, soaking up heat in the engine bay
K-9 handlers participating in the recent 32nd Annual LVMPD K-9 Trials in Las Vegas took some time out backstage to share their pups’ favorite toys
“I’m getting attacked by a chicken right now,” the deputy says into his radio. “I can’t believe this is happening. Of all the places you could come.”
A bee removal expert transferred the queen bee to a portable hive and gently vacuumed the rest of the workers, leaving the helicopter bee-free
NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick’s statement, “The rats are eating our marijuana; they’re all high,” has led to international news coverage and a t-shirt
Rodents have infested police headquarters, scattering feces across desks and feasting on narcotics in the department’s evidence room
The deputy wrangled the big bird away from the road and into a homeowner’s fenced-in yard nearby
The complex realities of animal rescues in confined spaces
A CHP officer assists some good Samaritans with the rescue of 10 adorable puppies abandoned during a ferocious storm
A Hall County Deputy was setting up for a K-9 training exercise near a pond when he heard a hissing sound and saw an alligator charging at him; he climbed an embankment to escape uninjured
“Alright, we got a big a** raccoon in here,” one officer said to the others. “Easy partner, you’re going to be OK,” he told the raccoon
The horses were members of the Cleveland PD mounted division that “inadvertently strayed” during routine care and exercise
“It’s great to see true teamwork with Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana State Police and New Orleans Police Department working to make the city of New Orleans safe,” Gov. Jeff Landry stated
PA State Troopers rescue a bald eagle struck by a vehicle
The idea to add Patch to the force was inspired by Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick, a horse lover; Patch will help the horses working the Mardi Gras festival by relieving their anxiety and boredom
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