Outrage as Video Reveals Police Officer Abusing his K9 Dog -
by Dangling it in Mid-Air by the Leash Before Whipping Animal
- The officer, from Hammond, Indiana, was filmed during a traffic stop
- The video, filmed by a civilian in a nearby home, shows an unidentified officer hitting the dog with the leash and dragging him by his collar
A police officer is being investigated after being caught on video abusing his K-9 dog.
The officer, from Hammond, Indiana, was filmed during a traffic stop after he and his dog were called to the scene to search a car for drugs.
The video, filmed by a civilian in a nearby home, shows an unidentified officer hitting the dog with the leash and dragging him up and hanging him in mid-air.
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The K9 Unit dog was twirled around by his neck by the officer in Hammond, Indiana during a traffic stop drugs search
The officer, who has since been placed on administrative leave, was seen whipping the dog and holding him up by the scruff of the neck
The video was posted YouTube on April 30 with the comment: 'Hammond cops abuses K9 unit and slaps dog with leash and lifts dog by throat.'
Outraged viewers posted comments below, calling the police officer an 'utter scumbag' and 'damn monster'.
In a statement, Hammond police department said: 'The Department has observed behavior by the K-9 handler that appears to be inconsistent with acceptable training guidelines.'
The officer has been placed on administrative leave. It is unclear if he is being paid while on leave.
Investigation Launched into Horrible Video of Cop Abusing K-9
An investigation has been launched into a Hammond police officer's treatment of his K-9 unit after this video emerged on YouTube.
Gee if he treats his lovely dog, that protects him, like that, I wonder how he treats people.
That cop should be fired and the dog given to an owner that will love and protect him