Gross Misconduct?
by Sarah
I heard a story on the news last night which brought me to tears. Two German Shepherd police dogs died earlier this week after being left in the car by a dog handler at Nottingham Police outside the force’s headquarters. It was not known how long they were left in the car but temperatures were around 29 degrees. The dogs were donated to enable the police to track down criminals etc.
The RSPCA are investigating and the maximum sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to an animal (which is undoubtedly what happened here although one doesn’t want to think about it!) is six months in prison and a £20,000 fine. The handler had as of yesterday not been suspended by the force.
Whilst accidents do happen, a dog handler really ought to know better one could argue. Let this blog be a reminder to all those responsible for pets! Is this potentially a Gross Misconduct offence which the force ought to be investigating and suspending for. My view is yes what is yours??
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