Art Howell and the Racine Police Department
has been awarded the coveted "Fifty Shades of Brown" "Poop Police Badge" !
This infamous Poop Police Badge is recognition for a job poorly done. Art Howell is the second person in Racine County to receive this unwanted distinction.
On 11-01-2014 the Racine Police Department responded to a complaint of blown leaves, dog poop, a drunken neighbor and threats.
During the incident, Racine police shot and killed an Australian Blue heeler dog in a cold and cowardly act. The dog posed no threat to the officers or the public.
To view video, click below
Racine Police violated the following statutes;
951.02
Mistreatment of Animals/ Cause Death
941.20(1)(d)
Discharge of firearm w/in 100 Yards/Bldg
Of course one can argue several other violations of misconduct, but if this were the public that shot the dog, these two statutes would most certainly be viewed as filed charges.
Art Howell has failed to learn the value of community policing.
To quote Bernard K. Melekian,
Director of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services;
The problem with Dog related incidents,
"Law enforcement officers must advance beyond automatically using their weapons when encountered by a dog"
" There are many other ways to ensure public and officer safety through diffusing dog encounters"
The report further goes on to say that failing to curb unnecessary dog shooting erodes public trust and racks up cost from judgements and settlements.
If Post Office employees can avert killing hostile dogs, the Racine Police Department can most certainly do a better job containing non threatening dogs as Angel.
Law enforcement should act as servant/leaders, and should act accordingly.
Law enforcement cannot reasonably expect the criminals to value a K-9's life when law enforcement doesn't value a dogs life.
Art, wear your badge with shame.
1 comment:
Because of public oversight, we get to see raw video.
Because of the use of military tactics,the dog became collateral damage.
I didn't know that Racine Police was at war with the public, or its dogs, nor did I know Racine residents live under a police state.
This uncensored video exposes the unlawful acts of police while wearing a badge.
The indifference of life displayed by the incident commander and the trigger happy cop is appalling.
Art Howell has lost the support of many in Racine, and this act will further erode the trust of the public. Yes Mr. Howell wear the badge in shame.
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