Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Two police dogs have died in a hot car parked outside the headquarters of Nottinghamshire Police. An RSPCA officer was called to the Sherwood Lodge headquarters in Arnold on Tuesday and found two German Shepherd dogs dead in a police vehicle. An independent vet is carrying out post-mortem tests to establish how the animals died. The Independent Police Complaints Commission has launched an investigation into the incident. 'Swiftly reported' Nottinghamshire's Assistant Chief Constable, Peter Davies, said: "This is a tragic incident and we value the important work our police dogs carry out on a daily basis. "That is why we swiftly reported this incident to the RSPCA and we will be working with them very closely." In a statement Nottinghamshire Police said the welfare of all animals owned by them was "of paramount importance and we endeavour to take every measure possible to ensure their well-being and safety". Nottinghamshire vet Andrew Wilson, who has 36 years' experience in practice, said dehydration would have affected the dogs very quickly in the current temperatures. He said: "The dehydration would have been a big factor. "They wouldn't be able to cool themselves because panting wouldn't be effective anymore, there would be no evaporation from the tongue. "As the core temperature rose as a result of that, and the brain temperature rose, the brain would cease to function and various other organs would fail. This happens certainly within 30 minutes". 30 f*****g minutes!!!!!!!! I hope this haunts whoever left them there forever. SCUM Feedback can be left: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/contact/feedback/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kay 3,709 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 totally unacceptable behavior , and there ment to enforce the law , it beggers belief how anyone can leave any animal in a car any time of the year not just in this heat :censored: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TOMO 26,169 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 just herd it on the news, useless c**ts arnt they Quote Link to post Share on other sites
diggory 130 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 dogs in cars,30 degree heat ,beggars believe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Simoman 110 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Bet my left bollock nothing happens........................ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lurchers&terriers Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 (edited) Quite common this. For years people have been told not to, even tv adverts but for pigs to do it they should know better. there's been a few on the news in all regions http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/coventr...ire/5142078.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/tyne/5244368.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/5143994.stm Edited July 2, 2009 by lurchers&terriers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest STORM CHASER Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Nobody should be leaving any animal.....in their vehicles this time of year...Crazy and irresponsible....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest lurchers&terriers Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 But why do people still do it though after being told for years not to?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
frying squad 0 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 only a bloody idiot would leave dogs in a car in this weather the pig scum should be ashamed of themselfs they should be banned from the animal handling part of the force........permanently Quote Link to post Share on other sites
camokid 125 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 i have no time for the wankers that call them self police bunch of fools with powers to be c**ts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 only a bloody idiot would leave dogs in a car in this weather the pig scum should be ashamed of themselfs they should be banned from the animal handling part of the force........permanently Should be prosecuted and chucked out of the force! Then lets have their names and photos published on the internet for all to see on the anti sites. Trying to find out the names of the dogs that died. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 I'd hope they don't get too many replies to this now .............. http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/newsa...ng_police_dogs/ They aren't answering the phone One of the things in life I absolutely hate is hypocrisy, Notts Police have been involved in the drawing up of guidelines for animal welfare: http://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/newsa...ng_police_dogs/ Let's see the RSPCA back off from prosecuting them, bet it ends up as a "tragic accident" instead of criminal neglect More: http://www.thisisnottingham.co.uk/homenews...il/article.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Strong Stuff 2,171 Posted July 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 "The dogs were found dead in a police car parked outside Nottinghamshire's force headquarters in Arnold at 2.15pm yesterday. The Independent Police Complaints Commission said it received a referral from the force and is deciding whether to investigate. The RSPCA said it was investigating the incident. A statement from Nottinghamshire Police said the welfare of its animals was "of paramount importance". It said: "We endeavour to take every measure possible to ensure their well-being and safety." It takes nine weeks of intensive training and costs more than £7,000 before a police dog can go out on patrol. The maximum sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal is six months in prison and a £20,000 fine. Nottinghamshire Police said the handler has not been suspended. Peter Davies, the force's assistant chief constable, said: "This is a tragic incident and we value the important work our police dogs carry out on a daily basis. "That is why we swiftly reported this incident to the RSPCA and we will be working with them very closely." It is believed the dogs' handler was not on duty at the time and had called in to the force's headquarters at Sherwood Lodge, leaving the dogs to over-heat in the parked car. It is not known how long they were left in the car but temperatures in Nottingham yesterday hit 29.4C. An RSPCA spokesman said: "It was reported to us yesterday by Nottinghamshire Police. We are investigating and they are co-operating with us. "I am sure this isn't the first incident and it won't be the last." If he was off duty ............ why did he have 2 dogs in his "car" (not a dog van with ventilation) and shouldn't he therefore face the same consequences any other person would? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mooshka 22 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Makes me feel sick inside... A friend of mine had an unpleasant experience with the police a few days ago.. and again showing evidence that some really are total Idiots !! Surely to god these police officers will be reprimanded and punished for allowing these dogs to die? Its a disgrace !! Very sad... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Terrie 12 Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Shocking to the core! should be sacked with out a doubt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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