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FastLane said:
There is a strong tradition in some military and police units for a working dog to hold a higher unofficial rank than their handler, or for the dog to have a specific rank to ensure proper care and respect.
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Fact.

In addition, in all 50 U.S. states (and in many other countries), intentionally injuring, attempting to injure, or killing a police K-9 is treated as a felony equivalent to assaulting or attempting to murder a human police officer.United States
  • Every state has a specific statute protecting law enforcement animals (dogs, horses, etc.).
  • The crime is typically charged as "assault on a police officer," "aggravated assault on a law enforcement animal," or "killing a police service dog"—all felonies.
  • Penalties range from 1–7 years in prison, hefty fines, and restitution for the dog’s medical care, training replacement (~$10,000–$20,000), and handler trauma pay.
  • Example statutes:
    • California Penal Code 600 – Up to 3 years for injuring, 5+ years if the dog dies.
    • Florida Statute 843.19 – First-degree felony (up to 30 years if the dog dies).
    • Texas Penal Code 38.151 – State jail felony to third-degree felony.
  • Federal law (since 2000, strengthened in 2018 via the K9 Protection Act) makes it a federal crime to attack a federal law enforcement animal (up to 10 years if the dog is killed).
Legal Rationale
  • The dog is property of the state/agency but is also a sworn partner with a badge number.
  • Courts view attacks on K-9s as interfering with law enforcement duties and endangering the handler (since the dog is an extension of the officer).
  • Case law (e.g., State v. Kingsley, Florida, 2015) confirms: "The dog is an officer."
 
FastLane said:
A stupid woman.
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A meme springs to mind.


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Diogenes said:
Fact.

In addition, in all 50 U.S. states (and in many other countries), intentionally injuring, attempting to injure, or killing a police K-9 is treated as a felony equivalent to assaulting or attempting to murder a human police officer.United States
  • Every state has a specific statute protecting law enforcement animals (dogs, horses, etc.).
  • The crime is typically charged as "assault on a police officer," "aggravated assault on a law enforcement animal," or "killing a police service dog"—all felonies.
  • Penalties range from 1–7 years in prison, hefty fines, and restitution for the dog’s medical care, training replacement (~$10,000–$20,000), and handler trauma pay.
  • Example statutes:
    • California Penal Code 600 – Up to 3 years for injuring, 5+ years if the dog dies.
    • Florida Statute 843.19 – First-degree felony (up to 30 years if the dog dies).
    • Texas Penal Code 38.151 – State jail felony to third-degree felony.
  • Federal law (since 2000, strengthened in 2018 via the K9 Protection Act) makes it a federal crime to attack a federal law enforcement animal (up to 10 years if the dog is killed).
Legal Rationale
  • The dog is property of the state/agency but is also a sworn partner with a badge number.
  • Courts view attacks on K-9s as interfering with law enforcement duties and endangering the handler (since the dog is an extension of the officer).
  • Case law (e.g., State v. Kingsley, Florida, 2015) confirms: "The dog is an officer."
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My son is a SWATT paramedic . He has taken courses on emergency care for dogs.
 
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