A North Carolina K-9 handler was caught on video lifting a dog by its leash and slamming the animal into a police vehicle, a disturbing incident that sparked outrage in the community and prompted an investigation.The footage, shared with a local news station this week, begins with the unidentified Salisbury cop scolding the dog for leaving the SUV during an outdoor canine training session. The video then shows the officer hanging the animal by its leash and swinging it around his back before slamming the dog into the car.
“We’re good. No witnesses,” another person at the scene was heard saying while the K-9 handler pulled the dog into the vehicle.
Salisbury Police Chief Jerry Stokes said the animal, Zuul, was not harmed during the incident, but he could not give details on the investigation. The officer has been “administratively separated” from Zulu while authorities conduct a review, Stokes said.
4 thoughts on “From Salisbury North Carolina: Video shows K-9 handler slamming dog into car, prompting investigation in North Carolina”
Anonymous
This officer should be FIRED immediately and the dog given to someone who cares for animals. They should be trained and not ABUSED!!! He is a poor excuse for a law enforcement officer.
I support the police, but this is WRONG! I have a German Shepherd and when I saw what this guy did it made me sick. He is too cruel to handle this animal.
Pure evil!
If he has such a low regard for man’s best friend, he would have no compassion or regard for you.
I hope he was charged with animal cruelty and fired on the spot.
This officer should be FIRED immediately and the dog given to someone who cares for animals. They should be trained and not ABUSED!!! He is a poor excuse for a law enforcement officer.
I support the police, but this is WRONG! I have a German Shepherd and when I saw what this guy did it made me sick. He is too cruel to handle this animal.
Pure evil!
If he has such a low regard for man’s best friend, he would have no compassion or regard for you.
I hope he was charged with animal cruelty and fired on the spot.
so how do you think this moron would treat your son or daughter? he should be fired immediately and barred from ever carrying a badge or a gun!