Policeman who allowed dogs to die in heat - in court
22 February 2010, 02:09 PM
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Policeman who allowed dogs to die in heat - in court
The case is ongoing at the moment and the officer has been in court.
He was said to be suffering depression and OCD and got distracted for seven hours, by which time the dogs had died.
Dead dogs
He was said to be suffering depression and OCD and got distracted for seven hours, by which time the dogs had died.
Dead dogs
22 February 2010, 02:51 PM
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I don't think it is.
One of the reasons he was 'distracted' was that he had a meeting with his sergeant to discuss it!!! The sad irony of it all!
One of the reasons he was 'distracted' was that he had a meeting with his sergeant to discuss it!!! The sad irony of it all!
22 February 2010, 02:59 PM
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Has this only got to court now 
No doubt fitting it in around the very important motoring offences
Personally, I feel very sorry for him. He seemed to love his animals and was careless. Something we are all guilty of, at times. He seems to have gone downhill rapidly since the dogs died.
No doubt fitting it in around the very important motoring offences Personally, I feel very sorry for him. He seemed to love his animals and was careless. Something we are all guilty of, at times. He seems to have gone downhill rapidly since the dogs died.
22 February 2010, 03:09 PM
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I didn't really want to pass judgement on this case without knowing the facts, but to leave them in his own car for 7 hours is shocking, the useless **** should have the book thrown at him, he's a disgrace to the force. 
22 February 2010, 03:43 PM
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i have two alsations and i would never do this no one else would be let off why should he
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22 February 2010, 04:19 PM
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He has been found guilty.
Not sure what the sentence will be, or when it will be.
The ex-Officer has apparently been seriously ill due to stress since the event so will probably get a suspended. Screws his 18 years in the force though.
It will be a night shift security jockey now.
Not sure what the sentence will be, or when it will be.
The ex-Officer has apparently been seriously ill due to stress since the event so will probably get a suspended. Screws his 18 years in the force though.
It will be a night shift security jockey now.
22 February 2010, 05:48 PM
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I can believe he is suffering form stress, There is a very real job he will lose his pension, job, friends the knock on effect is possibly losing house, cars, family. It must be a very stressful thought, Wrong or right I think I would have to except he is very stressed right now.
As I said at the time, I dont doubt for one second it was an accident, I dont think anyone would suggest he set out to kill the dogs, However its not an excuse and he must be held accountable.
As I said at the time, I dont doubt for one second it was an accident, I dont think anyone would suggest he set out to kill the dogs, However its not an excuse and he must be held accountable.
22 February 2010, 06:12 PM
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B0ll0cks, when I was depressed my dogs were everything to me, the only thing that kept me anchored in reality.
Pleaded not guilty, don't make me laugh.
Terrible waste of two lives.
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Pleaded not guilty, don't make me laugh.
Terrible waste of two lives.
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22 February 2010, 06:54 PM
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Conditional Discharge!!!!
Just shows that the justice system in this country is utter sh*te!!
If that wasn't a copper you could have bet a pension he'd have been jailed.
Atleast the guys face was shown, perhaps someone will give the bast4rd a good hiding.
Just shows that the justice system in this country is utter sh*te!!
If that wasn't a copper you could have bet a pension he'd have been jailed.
Atleast the guys face was shown, perhaps someone will give the bast4rd a good hiding.
22 February 2010, 07:09 PM
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I think that even not a copper would have got a suspended sentence at most - unless they had a history of animal cruelty.
Not sure if conditional discharge will mean to his job - I am guessing he will be out - but the news commented on an internal disciplinary hearing.
Not sure if conditional discharge will mean to his job - I am guessing he will be out - but the news commented on an internal disciplinary hearing.
22 February 2010, 07:24 PM
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9 times out of 10 they will get a caution, The fact he is an officer has meant he got a tougher sentence than is normally handed out.
22 February 2010, 07:30 PM
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Perhaps it was because he killed 2 in one go.....Perhaps it was because he had Ocd,was crying and depressed ??
Anyone who kills any animal through neglect deserves a little time on there own to contemplate what they have done..
People were put in jail for not paying poll tax and this tw@t walks with a CD....
Pffft....justice my @rse..
Perhaps it was because he killed 2 in one go.....Perhaps it was because he had Ocd,was crying and depressed ??
Anyone who kills any animal through neglect deserves a little time on there own to contemplate what they have done..
People were put in jail for not paying poll tax and this tw@t walks with a CD....
Pffft....justice my @rse..
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22 February 2010, 07:42 PM
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I'm a cop in the same force and they can't get rid of me for having depression and anxiety, which is classed as a mental illness.
22 February 2010, 10:17 PM
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Could have been worse.
He could have shot some innocent in the head 10 times and got off scot free.
Then had a complete whitewash of an inquest that cost the taxpayer millions, followed by a massive payout to the family of the lawfully killed commuter.
What I can't quite figure out is why someone with OCD didn't keep checking up on the dogs.
He could have shot some innocent in the head 10 times and got off scot free.
Then had a complete whitewash of an inquest that cost the taxpayer millions, followed by a massive payout to the family of the lawfully killed commuter.
What I can't quite figure out is why someone with OCD didn't keep checking up on the dogs.
22 February 2010, 10:30 PM
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So when was the OCD and mental illness diagnosed ?. Im guessing after he left the the dogs for 7 hours in the back of the car otherwise shouldnt be doing that job
Distracted doing paperwork . A dog handler. Get Real
Distracted doing paperwork . A dog handler. Get Real
22 February 2010, 10:32 PM
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if i left my dog in the car for only 10 minutes he would chew everything in the bloody car .the safest place you can leave your dog when leaving them for a period of time is a crate then they cannot hurt themselves
dont care if people think crates are aweful but they keep your dog safe
dont care if people think crates are aweful but they keep your dog safe
23 February 2010, 01:31 AM
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Does it excuse him for leaving the dogs in the car for seven hours? I doubt it. However, Notts is so bad that anyone who has made it above the rank of constable is trying to shaft everyone else, just to ensure their pension. So as you've seen, this (ex) officer was due to meet his superiors, I expect he was being stitched up beforehand and this just worked out nicely in favour of our employers.u
Not that I don't trust them or anything
23 February 2010, 11:46 AM
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Justice here has gone to the dogs (no pun intended).
Set free to straighten his towels or wash his hands fifty times a day... Poor dab.
Leaving them to die slowly over 7 hours is not a lapse or any accident caused by factors beyond his control; it is callous cruel disregard of an obvious and so should be actually punished.
No doubt he'll be banned from roasting Alsatian for ooohh at least 18 months.
Another one to chalk up to UK Joke Justice.
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Set free to straighten his towels or wash his hands fifty times a day... Poor dab.
Leaving them to die slowly over 7 hours is not a lapse or any accident caused by factors beyond his control; it is callous cruel disregard of an obvious and so should be actually punished.
No doubt he'll be banned from roasting Alsatian for ooohh at least 18 months.
Another one to chalk up to UK Joke Justice.
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23 February 2010, 12:14 PM
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I am sorry for him that is he is suffering from depression etc., but the priority of the moment was the welfare of those two poor dogs. What an awful way to die that must have been for them. That was his primary job, taking care of those dogs and there is no way he can be excused for "forgetting" that they were shut up in the car.
he deserves what he gets.
Les
he deserves what he gets.
Les