The pervasive problem of cops shooting dogs throughout the United States has been part of the conversation about police brutality for some time. From chihuahuas and pit bulls to cocker spaniels and Labrador retrievers, police officers have developed a reputation for overreacting to family pets with their firearms. If a dog is deemed dangerous, they are directed to use either pepper spray or a baton to subdue them (these guidelines do focus specifically on officer conduct in incidents relating chiefly to dangerous dogs, though the department does not appear to have a separate policy for dogs who are present during other types of police responses).
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