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Don't harass police dogs in Frederick, Md.
Question:
Just curious, but how were the dogs teased and harrassed? Around here, they are almost always with their handler when on duty, and therefore pretty calm and cool, unless they are actively working. Otherwise they are in the vehicle, but normally still in sight of the handler. Offduty they go home and stay with the handler’s family. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Be warned that harassing a police dog in Frederick is now a crime. > You could get up to 90 days in jail and a 500 dollar fine. And if the > dog is injured, those penalties could be doubled. > The city alderman decided to pass the ordinance because the police > dogs are sometimes taunted or teased. A man once partially bit off one > dog’s ear. > -0- > (ken) > — > See some sample photos taken with my Olympus digital camera at: > http://www.theupperdeck.com/digitcam/
Response:
>Just curious, but how were the dogs teased and harrassed?
In California it is a crime to assault, harass, annoy or otherwise interfere with a Police Dog or Horse. Its a Felony if the dog or horse is severely injured. Interference can be anything from stabbing/shooting the animal to scaring a police horse by running a remote control car under its feet (personally experienced that one!). Carol McE Park Ranger