Police officer left K9 in hot car

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If you are a criminal and kill a police dog you are a felon. So what is the difference? How do you forget your dog is in the car? He should be fired and jailed.

Oh you dont know how much I agree with that statement. Because he is part of the good ole boy gang it will most likely be forgotten or swept under the carpet. The article did say he would never work K9 for the dept again, but I seriously have doubts about any punishment for him.
It said he felt really bad about loosing his partner. Really? he felt bad about it?

Makes me so mad I could spit nails.

How sad.

same old story you can,t fix dumb,

If you are a criminal and kill a police dog you are a felon. So what is the difference? How do you forget your dog is in the car? He should be fired and jailed.

This is a tragic incident. The officer, while negligent, probably doesn't deserve criminal charges. Remember, an element of a crime is intent. However, this does open up a serious question. What does Bennetsville, SC, a city of just 6.2 square miles and a population of a little over 9000 need with a dog? These small town police agencies do not have the resources to hire and train highly qualified individuals. High liability and low returning investments do not belong with small agencies.

He caused the death of his partner.

He should be fired and brought up on charges....negligent homicide