Police Dogs die in hot car...

Trojan911

wrote:

Police dogs die in hot car
on 02/07/2009 13:43:25

Two German Shepherd police dogs have died after over-heating in a car in the UK, it emerged today.

An investigation was launched after the dogs were found in a car outside Nottinghamshire Police's headquarters on Tuesday afternoon.

Their police handler, who was on duty, had gone inside sometime before the dogs were found dead.

The handler, who has not been suspended and is now at home on leave, could be prosecuted, the force confirmed.

Assistant chief constable Peter Davies told the BBC: "This is a tragic incident and we value the important work our police dogs carry out on a daily basis.

"That is why we swiftly reported this incident to the RSPCA and we will be working with them very closely."

The dogs are thought to have been donated by a breeder to carry out police work, including tracking down criminals and providing security at major events in the county.

Animal welfare groups condemned the incident.

Very sad.

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Linguo

Stuff like this makes me so angry, I worry when summer comes along if people are walking their dogs too hard without giving them water or leaving them in cars and stuff, horrible...

yayamark

Well that is sad and im very surprised as the dog handlers i know take great care and precautions with their dogs.

The Black Oil

Looks like the officer may face prosecution. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/nottinghamshire/8160753.stm