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LA cops who were shooting at a pitbull managed to hit a teenager and kill him.
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June 27th, 2017 at 12:32 pm
Take note of how the original press release is written. The LASD is already in CYA mode, calling the dead kid a suspect multiple times.
June 27th, 2017 at 12:51 pm
I’m really tired of cops using a gun as the go-to solution for an aggressive dog. There are many other solutions that are safer to bystanders, especially if you are not going to use your head an not be aware of what is downrange. As much as I want to rail against people who raise uncontrolled animals, we know that uncontrolled animals are a fact of life, so cops should have the knowledge to know how to deal with them without putting other in danger.
The animal was reported as 65 lbs. I bet the cop outweighed it by 3 to 1. He should be able to dominate the animal with his bare fists if necessary. That may be less than ideal, but it is a far sight better than letting rounds go onto a surface that basically guarantees a ricochet. Cops should definitely have the tools and training to deal with out of control animals without being a risk to others.
I don’t even do law enforcement and I know how to deal with an aggressive dog without resorting to a firearm if necessary. Granted I would use a gun if it was absolutely safe to do so, but that is only if I knew it was safe to do so. If I am unsure I use other methods for control. It may be more risk to me, but it is far safer to those around me.
I think this is the part where I complain about qualified immunity. If this had been a “civilian” CCW carrier who accidentally shot the kid, does anyone believe he would not be facing criminal negligence charges at the very least? Does anyone think this cop will face serious charges, or will the city just pony up some taxpayer money to settle out of court?
June 27th, 2017 at 1:15 pm
I agree – the last thing a cop or civilian should be doing is reaching for a handgun. Just standing your ground and acting the alpha usually humbles a dog not specifically trained to attack.
Next resort is to use pepper spray. If, and only if the dog really attacks and you can’t handle it, do you draw and fire into it point-blank and knowing what behind it.
I’ve had to deal with aggressive bullmastiffs double that dog’s weight. Not fun but doable.
June 27th, 2017 at 4:34 pm
I recall that cops used to carry mace though I’m not sure if they still do. If they do, then why don’t they use mace on dogs instead of shooting up the neighborhood?