• SoJB
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    5 months ago

    Generally speaking, police dogs are trained to alert on command and are not used for actual investigation.

    Yes, SAR dogs exist and properly trained dogs exist as well. However, the overwhelming evidence shows dogs are not a reliable tool when used by police.

    Welcome to the downfall of an empire.

    • TriPolarBearz@lemmy.world
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      5 months ago

      Cop: say woof.

      Dog: what, right now?

      Cop: yeah.

      Dog: but I don’t smell anything…

      Cop: I’ll give you a treat.

      Dog: woof woof woof!