Officer demoted after K-9 died from heat exhaustion after being left in vehicle
LIVINGSTON, La. (WAFB) – The deputy who left a Okay-9 in his unit earlier this yr has been disciplined.
“Within the incident involving the demise of Okay-9 officer Ivar, the deputy was demoted leading to a major discount in pay,” in accordance with Sheriff Ard.
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LPSO: K-9 died from heat exhaustion after being left in vehicle
The Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Workplace reported the reason for demise has been decided for a Okay-9 deputy that died in August.
Sheriff Jason Ard mentioned the demise of “Ivar,” a five-year-old Okay-9 service canine, was because of warmth exhaustion after he was by accident left in a deputy’s automobile.
WAFB has requested LPSO for the identification of the officer and to specify the precise nature of the self-discipline handed down. The company has refused to determine the officer concerned, citing that it’s the sheriff’s coverage to not disclose inner disciplinary motion nor title the deputy concerned.
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