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Originally Posted by DFrost
Actually, that's not true. They are considered property, not the same as a human of any kind. He was charged and acquitted by a jury. I understand there are those that disagree with the verdict. In my business I see that every day.
As for kicking in the officers ribs, well, according to the courts they would have been assaulting an innocent person. Where I come from that is assault, maybe even aggravated assault. Both felonies.
dFrost
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I heard recently that K9 dogs were also considered officers. I am in California, so maybe its different in every state or county. I was ROP Law Enforcement and we had a former K9 officer come in and talk to us and they are treat more like officer because that is what they are.
But like I said it probably depends on where you are. I also know that during the Vietnam war, the dogs were treated and called "Military Equipment" and after their service time they either were humanely ethunized, given to the village people(Vienamese people) or assigned to another unit. Now they are considered war vets and when they have done their service time, they are retired and live with their partner or given to a forever home.
Thats what I have read and heard. They are officers and soldiers who are ready to give their undying devotion and love to their partner. And to be treated with such abuse such as the officer who did this, is uncalled for. They deserve much more respect.