And last week, another cop was in court after he was charged with cruelty to an animal. Today the ComPol said that as long as evidence of this type of crime is presented to the police, they will charge the perpetrator.
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"I think I saw the video footage where the dog was tied to a tree in a yard and the officer went at the dog with a machete and whipped him about 3 times. That video I'm told was sent to the humane society and they made a complaint and based on that complaint the police acted and the police officer was charged for that matter."
Courtney Menzies:
"Will this be a charge we see more frequently because we do get lots of complaints of persons and police officers attacking dogs?"
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"Well if it is there is evidence to substantiate the charge, certainly yes, that is going to be the trend."
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