Punish Deputy Accused of Mistreating Service K9

Target: Michael A. Hestrin, Riverside County District Attorney

Goal: Ensure legal accountability for the deputy’s alleged mistreatment of a K-9 officer in Moreno Valley.

In Moreno Valley, a disturbing incident allegedly unfolded during a routine traffic stop. A video, now circulating online, reportedly shows a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy engaging in what appears to be harsh treatment of their K-9 partner. The footage, igniting widespread indignation, purportedly captures the deputy slamming the dog onto the ground. Such alleged actions, if true, are not only inhumane but also a gross misuse of authority.

Further details in the video reveal the deputy’s alleged reaction to the K-9 snapping at their hands. The officer is reportedly seen lifting the animal and forcibly shoving it into the ground, accompanied by a stern “No.” Following this, the deputy appears to strike the dog on the nose. This sequence of events, if accurate, paints a troubling picture of animal mistreatment and raises serious concerns about the deputy’s conduct.

This petition demands an immediate and thorough investigation into these allegations. If found true, appropriate legal action must be taken against the deputy for such unacceptable behavior. Animals, especially those serving in law enforcement, deserve respect and humane treatment. The community’s trust in law enforcement hinges on the assurance that all officers, human or canine, are treated with dignity and respect.

PETITION LETTER:

Dear District Attorney Hestrin,

We are writing to you, deeply concerned about a recent incident in Moreno Valley involving a Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy and their K-9 partner. A video has emerged, allegedly showing the deputy engaging in what appears to be severe mistreatment of the animal during a traffic stop. This footage has understandably caused considerable distress and calls for a prompt response from your office.

In the video, the deputy is reportedly seen purportedly lifting the K-9 and slamming it onto the ground. Subsequently, the officer seems to strike the dog on the nose. This alleged conduct not only reflects poorly on the department but also raises serious questions about the treatment of animals within law enforcement. If these actions are verified, they represent a clear violation of the trust and responsibility entrusted to our law enforcement officers.

We urge you to take immediate action on this matter. An in-depth investigation into the allegations must be conducted. Should these claims be substantiated, it is imperative that legal action is taken against the deputy involved. It is crucial that our community has faith in its law enforcement, and that includes the belief that all members, including K-9 officers, are treated with the respect and care they deserve.

Sincerely,

Your Name Here

Photo credit: Riverside County Accountability


74 Comments

  1. K9 dogs are very important and precious members of the police force and they should be respected and well cared for. They are amazing law enforcement officers that handle difficult tasks that no humans can do especially with their noses. The abusive, violent and cruel deputy officer per say (wonder why his stupid name is not being mentioned) jolly well knows it yet he deliberately hurt the dog by striking its nose! K9s should be safely assigned to deputies who have passion for animals (especially dogs) to ensure the love and protection these precious babies truly deserve! Also, the abuser must face harsh punishments for animal cruelty and be removed from his post to prevent more K9s from getting harmed . He must be banned from handling or owning an animal permanently!

    • this less than noting should be in jail for a long time. This abuser does not deserve to be with a dog or other animals . I PREFER ANIMALS MORE THAN THIS ZERO DEPUTY,

    • Jeannie Frank says:

      This abusive person doesn’t deserve to be near any K-9 officer,or any other trusting,loyal animals.He needs to be removed from the department,punished,and never allowed to be with any animals. So disgusting that he was even near this trusting animal,trained to do the job much better than any human could!Get THIS MONSTER in jail,and gone for good,never to “work for” any law enforcement agency again,-and NEVER BE PERMITTED AROUND ANY ANIMALS,EVER AGAIN!!!!

  2. This raged deputy should receive a HARSH reprimand!!🤬 And the K9 should be given an officer who will take care of him; not mistreat him!!! No wonder so many people are sick of police/law enforcement!!🤬
    And by, there ARE animal abuse/protection laws! So why isn’t it automatically being enforced in this case??!! There is no ‘alleged’ mistreatment by this deputy & horrible human. It’s was witnessed! 😥🤬 captured! So enough with having to legally say alleged to this and all clearly obvious harm, abuse, etc to animals and people! 🙄 🤬

  3. Give this a-hole some dog training lessons…not for the dog, for HIM!!!

  4. Aprille Gilmore says:

    I rehabbed dogs for several years. This is NOT normal or acceptable. The dog should be taken away from this man immediately. It’s NEVER the dog’s fault. It is ALWAYS the human’s. No dog, even a troubled dog who is being taught boundaries, is EVER slammed to the ground. The officer is abusing and misinterpreting a technique that imitates what a mother dog does to settle an obnoxious pup. If the account is true, it’s abuse.

  5. This deputy should be removed from service as if he is prepared to do this to his loyal “partner” what is he prepared to do to a suspect. Whilst deciding, the K9 should get a new permanent handler.

  6. If a civilian did this, they’d be in jail for felony assault of a police officer. No animal should be treated this way and no cop should be allowed a free pass to abuse them.

  7. This dog needs to be taken away from this officer and fire the officer. If he is so cruel to this dog than he can’t be trusted to handle people in any situation. K9 dogs are expensive to train and are very necessary in all aspects of policing. They are hard to replace and should be paired with a person who loves dogs. This officer showed his true tendencies for cruelty.
    Remove this dog before he is damaged to continue his duties!

  8. Wendy Morrison says:

    This CRUEL ABUSIVE DEPUTY NEEDS TO BE SLAMMED TO THE GROUND REPEATEDLY THEN THROWN INTO A PRISON CELL IN GENERAL POPULATION WITHOUT ANY MEDICAL TREATMENRT GIVEN TO HIM FOR HIS TIME IN PRISON!!! HE SHOULD NEVER BE ALLIWED TONOWN, ADOPT, AND BE NEAR ANY DOGS AND ALLBOTHER ANIMALS FOR THE REST OF HIS MISERABLE LIFE!!!!

  9. Fire this pos scum bag animal abuser. He had no right to hurt his parther K9 .No animal never ever deserves this. Make this scumbag bag pay. And you can see the other cops just standing there watching him abuse this a poor dog. They need to be questioned also. The po I r dog needs to be checked by a vet. And Make him pay for the bills. Just because he’s a cop doesn’t give him the right to Hurt the poor baby.
    He will probably just get a slap on the hand and tell him bad boy now go back to work. Take the dog and put him with a real cop who will treat him respect that he deserves.

    • Gilda Provenzano says:

      Exactly!! Most cops who have K9 partners keep them when they get too old. One cop actually fought to keep his dog!!And won.

  10. Jacqueline Adams says:

    Another cop abusing a K9!! Take the dog away before he is killed from an “Air Conditioning Malfunction “ which insiders know means a cop abused his dog and they covered it.
    All police, now, should have a mental health exam or lie detector test before they are allowed on the force or, of course, if they display anger they need a mental health exam while they are on the force to see how they can be fixed and keep dogs away from them!

  11. Urszula Lund says:

    NO animal deserves to be the victim of dehumanized, desensitized and pathological humans!!
    Just FIRE this mentally-deranged “deputy” and let him undergo mental health exam!
    He must also be banned from having animals under his care.

  12. If he’s doing this in full view in public, you can imagine what he does when no one can see

  13. I would like to carve his eyes out. Service dogs, police dogs should never exist just because “police humans” are not competent enough to know how to do their job. Just go back to your womb.

    • Ich stimme dir absolut zu, dieser Stellvertreter ist kein Tierfreund den Hund muss man ihm sofort weg nehmen und er darf nie wieder in die Nähe eines Tieres, er ist Abschaum! Schützt die Hunde vor diesem Hirnlosen Subjekt.

  14. Disgusting POS

  15. Maria Nowicki says:

    Beat the sub-human and break all the bones in his arm!

  16. Carol Pearce says:

    take this S.O.B.’S badge away, name and shame and jail him. Animal abuse CANNOT BE CONDONED IN ANY WAY. he cannot get away with a slap on the wrist and go back to treating an animal in this way.

  17. Cathy McCormick says:

    Take away the dog and the badge of this POS animal abuser! Press criminal charges to the fullest extent! This brave dog is supposed to be the cop’s partner, not his enemy!

  18. Gilda Provenzano says:

    IF?!!! Proof will not help this dog. A fucking joke!!

  19. Fire that POS now! He assaulted a fellow police officer!!! I’m sure that dog did not sign up for the job!

  20. No animal deserves this treatment!!! This Fuck’n pig needs to have the same done to him and FIRED!!! Jail time for him abuse of a police officer!!! Hope Officer K9 is ok!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

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