Statement from Governor Eric Greitens:
“Today, after some meetings in Kansas City, I stopped by for a workout with some Kansas City police officers. We were joined by guys from the Cass County Sheriff’s office—and Champ, one of the K-9s who works with them. He’s a German Shepherd who has been with the Cass County Sheriff’s office for four years.
Last month, Champ was stabbed in the side of the neck while pursuing a suspect.
In Missouri, stabbing a police K-9 carries about the same penalty as not returning a library book.
That’s not right.
In Iowa, if you hurt a police animal, you can go to jail for up to five years. If you hurt an FBI dog, you can go to jail for up to 10 years.
We need to strengthen Missouri’s laws. These K-9s do incredible work on behalf of our people. They are trained, tough dogs, and they help keep Missourians safe. There’s a bill to do that working its way through the legislature now. It’s called “Champ’s Law,” and it’s a bill I support.
Champ is a fighter. He’s recovered from his wounds, and he’s back on duty. We’re grateful for him and for the men and women of law enforcement.”
How about 10 years for hurting your loved ones or destroying another family or breaking up marriages?
ReplyDeleteKilling an FBI police dog will get you 10 years but killing a baby in Joplin gets you nothing!
ReplyDeleteDevyn Kyle should be behind bars!
It is an attack dog, not a police officer. Get real.
ReplyDelete5:15 AM - Lock her up!
ReplyDeleteHow long does it take to recover from a duct tape wound?https:/
ReplyDeleteIs it a career ender if pictures surface?
6:02 AM - You obviously have never been around these types of dogs or you wouldn't have made your smart ass remarks. One of these days you'll have to get off your computer and go outside and experience something other than your mom's basement.
ReplyDeleteAre you related to Judd by chance?