The officer walked into the family’s fenced yard to serve papers….

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From: gunssaveslives.net

[Video] Deputy Shoots Himself in Leg While Trying to Kill Family Dog

If there is one law enforcement trend that I absolutely cannot stand or abide it is the killing of family pets by law enforcement officers.

Generally speaking these incidents are completely uncalled for and in most cases the animal represents no real harm to police officers. …

A local news station came to record some video for a newscast and observed the dog playing with several small children happily.

The deputy in question works in the documents division of the sheriff’s office and his job is to serve court papers. The deputy was most likely carrying pepper spray which has been proven to be very effective at subduing aggressive dogs non-lethally. The sheriff’s office is calling the shooting self defense.

Personally, I wish states would make it a priority to enact legislation that governs how law enforcement interacts with animals.

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