Is it common police department policy/procedure to kill all dogs in a house they are raiding?

Question

I was referring to the news story of the mayor who had his house raided by mistake and they killed his dogs.

Answer 1

This case is sickening. Don't worry everyone, I am aspiring on becoming a Federal Prosecutor to BRING JUSTICE TO THE UNJUST POLICE!

Answer 2

I doubt it, but they can do whatever they want, and wouldn't get in trouble for doing so.

Answer 3

They have to do something to show how tough an controlling they are.

They shoot your dogs because they get in trouble if they kill your children.

Answer 4

no.

Answer 5

if they did, it would be the only thing the police are good for

Answer 6

Huh? Their not supposed to kill any dogs at all. lol

Answer 7

Not unless they are aggressive or attacking.

Answer 8

Well they have to shoot something. What do you expect? People started to complain when they used to shoot African Americans, Latin Americans and Asians.

Answer 9

no. only if they are threatening

Answer 10

No

Answer 11

Only the aggressive dogs can be killed.  I've done lots of raids & have only seen 1 or 2 dogs get killed.  My advice for people is to not be involved in a lifestyle that would cause police to raid their house.  

Answer 12

That is horrible and I don't get it.   Unless during the raid they couldn't control an attacking dog.   How sad to think of.

Answer 13

No, in fact it is common policy to not kill dogs unless the dogs are attacking.

Answer 14

Sure it is.  Look at 'em wrong and they'll shoot you as well.  You will NEVER catch a cop taking a knife to a gun fight.

Answer 15

It's not policy at my PD. Only aggressive dogs will be dispatched and that's if there are no other means of dealing with them.