Las Vegas police K9 struck by handler
August 20, 2026 · Instagram · Facebook · YouTube
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The institution that’s empowered to use force should not have the first say over whether that force counts as wrongdoing 🚩
A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department @lvmpd @lvmpdk9 K9 handler was filmed kicking his police dog twice while responding to a reported shooting that police later said had never occurred.
As of August 20, LVMPD has acknowledged the footage, but neither the officer nor K‑9 has been publicly identified, and no investigation, discipline, or charges have been announced.
Are you surprised to hear that police K9 circles are where some of the most abusive practices are found in dog training today?
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