Why was the Dog Murdered?
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To: City of Redding Police Department (Redding, CA)
We the undersigned respectfully ask the Police Department investigate the "excessive use of force" and "inappropriate shooting of a pet (dog) by a police officer on 07/12/07. The tragic event occurred at Oakmont Drive north of Old Alturas Road in East Redding. The dog had been shot with pepper spray, a stun gun, twice with a 12-gauge shotgun, and "intentionally run over by a police officer in a car twice to stop it." Animal control officers were not given the opportunity to handle/complete the situation.
We believe the police officer inappropriately used lethal force to kill a dog that was not a threat. Animal Control would of captured the dog if the officer didn't interfere. We would like to know the justification for using such extreme force, and why Animal Control was not allowed to do its job! We believe the police officer acted inapprorpiately and should be prosecuted for using excessive force and animal cruelty.
Story here http://www.redding.com/news/2007/jul/12/police-kill-pit-bull-after-it-bites-man/
We the undersigned respectfully ask the Police Department investigate the "excessive use of force" and "inappropriate shooting of a pet (dog) by a police officer on 07/12/07. The tragic event occurred at Oakmont Drive north of Old Alturas Road in East Redding. The dog had been shot with pepper spray, a stun gun, twice with a 12-gauge shotgun, and "intentionally run over by a police officer in a car twice to stop it." Animal control officers were not given the opportunity to handle/complete the situation.
We believe the police officer inappropriately used lethal force to kill a dog that was not a threat. Animal Control would of captured the dog if the officer didn't interfere. We would like to know the justification for using such extreme force, and why Animal Control was not allowed to do its job! We believe the police officer acted inapprorpiately and should be prosecuted for using excessive force and animal cruelty.
Story here http://www.redding.com/news/2007/jul/12/police-kill-pit-bull-after-it-bites-man/
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17 December 2015
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Roberta W
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Please allow animal control to do its job. If the dog in question was indeed determined a threat by those appointed to do so (animal control) they would take the approprate steps to insure the publics safety.
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Sherre S
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because of man's inhumanity towards animals, the wonderful pit's natural tendancies have been distorted and the breed horribly maligned. They are wonderful family members.
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Elizabeth S
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Another case of authority going to someones head. This officer should have let animal control do their job!
13 May 2015
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Tylyn A
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This needs to be investigated as it was a human shot. Pets are a very important part of our families. The Redding police have a bad reputation for being real JERKS! The community has the power to change their reckless behavior.
18 September 2014
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Angie D
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As someone who works in veterinary medicine, I think many people already have a predetermined opinion of pitbulls because of all the publicity surrounding this breed. When working with an aggressive or scared animal patience and moving slowly is key. Goin
14 July 2014
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Kathy C
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apd is just as bad i had a cop come to my home for theft of proparty and he kept his hand on his gun and told me he would have his k9 kill me dog or he would shoot her and she did nothing to warrent his reaction just because she was a pit . she was a grea
4 July 2014
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Misty Valencia
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I live In redding,Just around the corner from where this happened.I am a dog owner.This makes me SICK to have someone so close to home do this to an animal..This just goes to show How Idiotic our police department is..They Need to go to special training t
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Norma B
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I don't care for pit bulls, but then again I don't care for dumb cops either! Geez where did this guy come from?
11 September 2013
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Sandi S
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This over-zealous police officer really stepped out of line and should be strongly made to pay for this error in judgement!
2 July 2013
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