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
What’s the condition of this poor dog disturbing action
This is an HORRIFIC mistreatment of a canine partner!! This dog need to be removed from this disgusting human. He doesn’t deserve this dog and he has Broken the Tryst and bond between dog & this poor excuse of a handler!! Do the right thing and slam his ass to the ground and throw his ass in jail.
I’m sure it was a fortune putting this dog thru its training and he doesn’t deserve another second around this ooor excuse of a human being!!
Another cop abusing his K9 partner! This is sickening and disgusting. The dog needs to he removed from this a**hole. I hope the dog is ok.
Agree with you Jaime Perez. If he can’t be nice with his partner and treat him good,how can we trust him. Maybe he should find a new job.
YES WE EVEN HAVE LESS THAN HUMAN BEINGS SICK PHYCOPATHS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT IF THAT ISN’T SCARY SOMEONE PLEASE PUT HIM OUT OF HIS MISERY AND EXACUTE HIM THIS IS VERY FAIR FOR WHAT HE DID TO THIS DOG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How scary that this police officer also has the responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of his community. If he can’t treat animals humanely, maybe he needs to be prompted to rethink his career choice.
K9s are brave and loyal law enforcers and companions. Please show some respect and compassion for them, they could save your life one day so be appreciative of them! Shame on all of you that look the other way when the perp abused the dog! Your names should be revealed and made know to the public since you abusers are so bold when it comes to abusing and mistreating animals! The sheriff’s department should only allow and entrust K9s under the care of ANIMAL LOVERS NOT ABUSERS! Please look into the matter seriously, punish those that intentionally hurt and abuse these beautiful creatures!
Arsehole Bastard should NOT be allowed to work or own any Animal!!! This IS an Assault on a fellow worker,, his work partner,,, he is A CRIMINAL!!!! Sack the good for nothing piece of shit… this poor dog could have broken ribs from being slammed hard to the ground, hope this beautiful dog is ok xx
This cop trash is probably violent to people as well… or does he only have the balls (tiny ones) to smash Animals around??
PIECE OF SHIT!
HE OBVIUOSLY DOES NOT LOVE HIS DOG THEN DOES HE??
HE SHOULD NOT WORK IN A JOB WITH AN ANIMAL WITH THIS DISPLAY.!
IF HE IS LIKE THIS WITH HIS DOG THEN WHAT IS HE LIKE WITH HIS KIDS??
GOD HELP THE POLICE FORCE HE WORKS WITH.!!
I BET HE IS A NASTY PIECE OF WORK………
A PERSON NOBODY WANTS AS A POLICE MAN. GOD HELP THIS POOR POOR DOG. BET THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIEM EITHER. A COMPLETE NASTY BASTARD. SHAME THE DOG DID NOT RETALIATE.
THIS IS HORRIFIC!!! He should work in a mine! Eye for an eye to the low life
I want to kick the shit out of this sick human scum NOW, and buried in my backyard.
If the officer does this in the public eye, he is obviously capable of much worse in private. The dog should be removed from him and partnered with a more responsible handler. He should be charged. Not just the department handing out their own “discipline” which is basically a slap on the wrist. This officer is a concern with the general public as well
Give that punkazz coward fucc same treatment plus stomp his head.
Α stupid and mean person!!
Makes you wonder if this is how he treats his animals in Public; how much worse (can you just imagine), he treats them in private……
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH…. Dawn
“HE OBVIOUSLY DOES NOT LOVE HIS DOG THEN DOES HE??
HE SHOULD NOT WORK IN A JOB WITH AN ANIMAL WITH THIS DISPLAY.!
IF HE IS LIKE THIS WITH HIS DOG THEN WHAT IS HE LIKE WITH HIS KIDS??
GOD HELP THE POLICE FORCE HE WORKS WITH.!!
I BET HE IS A NASTY PIECE OF WORK………
A PERSON NOBODY WANTS AS A POLICE MAN. GOD HELP THIS POOR POOR DOG. BET THIS IS NOT THE FIRST TIEM EITHER. A COMPLETE NASTY BASTARD. SHAME THE DOG DID NOT RETALIATE.”!!!!!
The officer is blatantly abusing his authority. He is not above the law. He needs to be charged with animal cruelty & the canine needs to be removed from him. He is a poor excuse of an officer. He is a cowardly human being.
I hope the dog is ok.
Mike – An obvious red flag when a Deputy Sheriff treats his own partner this way! He should be given jail time and be removed from the force. Uneducated idiot…
Throw this unable, uncontrollable subject out of his job. He is aggressive and affective. A ticking bomb- totally wrong in his job.
This stupid mother fucker is no better then anyone else and I think he should have the same damn thing done to him and he’s no better then anyone to have this stupid mother fucking ass in prison for 20 years lose his damn job a pension for 60 years
I’m so sorry this canine officer was subjected to such brutal treatment by his handler. This sheriff’s deputy needs to be punished and the animal removed from his custody. In fact, he should no longer be allowed to work with animals because he doesn’t know how to treat them. I hope this canine officer was not seriously injured and that he gets justice.