DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) — A nonprofit is responding to Colorado’s 23rd Judicial District’s District Attorney following statements he made about the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and one of their former K-9 handlers.
A Douglas County jury found a Jefferson County K-9 handler not guilty last week after the dog broke out of a kennel at their home, biting and injuring a two-year-old girl and her dad in their yard. Ahead of the verdict, District Attorney George Brauchler sat down with FOX31, sharing his outrage with the defense argument.
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The nonprofit Colorado Police Canine Association sent FOX31 a lengthy statement, saying in part:
“We, the Colorado Police Canine Association, are a certifying organization which holds its members to standards which are above and beyond the industry norm. It is with great pride that we carry out the mission of constantly pushing our members to train and perform at the highest levels in order to serve and protect the public. Deputy Oliver was one of our members, and it is for this reason that we feel compelled to speak out against DA Brauchler as he engages in irresponsible and emotional falsehoods which erode the public’s trust.”…