sapper756 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 Two Met Police dogs left in unventilated vehicle diehttp://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/53724000/jpg/_53724107_53724106.jpgThe dogs were found in the vehicle in the Met's dog training centre in KestonTwo Metropolitan Police dogs - a German Shepherd puppy and a working Belgian Malinois - have died after being left in an unventilated private vehicle. Officers, who forced their way into the vehicle after being alerted, found both dogs collapsed on Sunday. They were taken from the dog training centre in south-east London to an emergency vets, where both later died. An inquiry into the incident has begun and the Independent Police Complaints Commission has been made aware. The RSPCA, also investigating the incident at Keston, near Bromley, where temperatures reached almost 30C on Sunday, advised people not to leave dogs in vehicles "for any length of time" during hot weather. 'Tip of iceberg'An RSPCA spokeswoman said: "Every year, the RSPCA receives about 6,000 calls from members of the public worried about dogs that have been left in cars during hot weather. "But this may only be the tip of the iceberg and many cases may be unreported. "Even when it is just 22C outside, the heat in a car can rise to 47C within 60 minutes," she said. The RSPCA reminded dog owners that leaving a window open or a bowl of water in the car makes little difference. The spokeswoman added: "All dogs will suffer although some are more prone to heatstroke than others. Those which are old, young, short-nosed, long-haired, overweight, heavily muscled or with certain health conditions are more at risk."
John k Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 Exactly the same thing happened here two yrs ago m8 the officer got away with it....... NewsWorld newsAnimalsRSPCA to investigate after police dogs left in car die in heatwaveNottinghamshire police say handler could be prosecuted as it is revealed force spent £300,000 on new kennels Share30 reddit thisAlexandra Topping and agenciesguardian.co.uk, Thursday 2 July 2009 17.32 BSTArticle historyNottinghamshire police force is being investigated by the RSPCA after two alsatian police dogs died when they were left in a car by their handler during the heatwave. The force, which reported the animals' death to the organisation, had recently spent £300,000 on new kennels, it was revealed today. The dogs were found dead in a private car which had been left in the car park at Nottinghamshire police headquarters in Arnold on Tuesday afternoon. Their handler, who was on duty, had gone inside some time 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. The maximum sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal is six months in prison and a £20,000 fine. The car park is close to the force's new kennels. The force has its own dog breeding programme but it is thought the alsatians had been donated by a breeder for public service. Councillor John Clarke, the chairman of the Nottinghamshire Police Authority, said: "I think there will be some retribution for this at some point in the future. But I know the team will be mortified. It's a very close-knit team. It's tragic when you consider we have spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on kennels. Unfortunately tragedies do happen." Peter Davies, the assistant chief constable, said: "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." A spokesman for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said: "It was reported to us yesterday by Nottinghamshire police. We are investigating and they are co-operating with us. I am sure this isn't the first incident and it won't be the last." Police – who laid a bunch of white lilies, chrysanthemums and gypsophila outside their headquarters today – confirmed they had received complaints from angry members of the public. The Independent Police Complaints Commission said it had received a referral from the force and was deciding whether to investigate. The Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, said it was "saddened" by the news. A spokeswoman said: "Whilst the cause of death is still to be determined, the charity would like to remind dog owners and police dog handlers that leaving your dog locked in a car can prove fatal, particularly during a heatwave. It can take just 20 minutes for a dog to die and temperatures reach over 40 degrees in some vehicles."
bewted Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 if it was an ordinary person done this they would prosecute straight away,,,,as its the police,,,,,,will they be prosecuted,,,,,,,hell they will,,,,law for one and law for another !
OLDYELLOW Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 Exactly the same thing happened here two yrs ago m8 the officer got away with it....... NewsWorld newsAnimalsRSPCA to investigate after police dogs left in car die in heatwaveNottinghamshire police say handler could be prosecuted as it is revealed force spent £300,000 on new kennels Share30 reddit thisAlexandra Topping and agenciesguardian.co.uk, Thursday 2 July 2009 17.32 BSTArticle historyNottinghamshire police force is being investigated by the RSPCA after two alsatian police dogs died when they were left in a car by their handler during the heatwave. The force, which reported the animals' death to the organisation, had recently spent £300,000 on new kennels, it was revealed today. The dogs were found dead in a private car which had been left in the car park at Nottinghamshire police headquarters in Arnold on Tuesday afternoon. Their handler, who was on duty, had gone inside some time 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. The maximum sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal is six months in prison and a £20,000 fine. The car park is close to the force's new kennels. The force has its own dog breeding programme but it is thought the alsatians had been donated by a breeder for public service. Councillor John Clarke, the chairman of the Nottinghamshire Police Authority, said: "I think there will be some retribution for this at some point in the future. But I know the team will be mortified. It's a very close-knit team. It's tragic when you consider we have spent hundreds of thousands of pounds on kennels. Unfortunately tragedies do happen." Peter Davies, the assistant chief constable, said: "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." A spokesman for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said: "It was reported to us yesterday by Nottinghamshire police. We are investigating and they are co-operating with us. I am sure this isn't the first incident and it won't be the last." Police – who laid a bunch of white lilies, chrysanthemums and gypsophila outside their headquarters today – confirmed they had received complaints from angry members of the public. The Independent Police Complaints Commission said it had received a referral from the force and was deciding whether to investigate. The Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, said it was "saddened" by the news. A spokeswoman said: "Whilst the cause of death is still to be determined, the charity would like to remind dog owners and police dog handlers that leaving your dog locked in a car can prove fatal, particularly during a heatwave. It can take just 20 minutes for a dog to die and temperatures reach over 40 degrees in some vehicles."was thinking that it's second time this has happened , if was a member of the public they'd be banned from owning dogs and locked up !!!!! if it's a copper they get there wrists slapped at best !!!!
Guest strapper Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 the person responsible for this cruelty should be sacked and prosecuted by the law. there should be no difference who commits this type of cruelty...they are trying now to make the public that the person is devastated and having hospital treatment for bad hands.
geordie1234 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 Get him charged A person with that mental stability should not be in his position slashing his wrists
geordie1234 Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/3663212/Dog-deaths-cop-Ian-Craven-jumps-from-car-and-cuts-wrists.html Also done it to a puppy before That is like putting the cat in the bin lady in charge of a cat and dog home
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