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At least 6 US states are considering tougher penalties for killing police dogs

Kansas legislators are proposing tougher prison sentences for harming or killing police dogs, with bipartisan support. The bill would allow judges to sentence first-time offenders to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
The bill is a response to the death of Bane, a police dog, and aims to protect animals considered family and vital to citizen protection and security.
Injuries caused by police dogs have drawn attention, including cases where dogs have bitten unarmed individuals.

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The Independent

Kansas lawmakers look to increase penalties for harming police dogs

Kansas legislatore are moving to impose tougher prison sentences for harming or killing police dogs

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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At least 6 states are considering tougher penalties for killing police dogs

Lawmakers in at least six states are considering longer prison sentences or bigger fines for harming or killing police dogs, and the idea has bipartisan support despite questions about how

3 months ago·United States

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Kansas lawmakers look to increase penalties for harming police dogs

Kansas legislatore are moving to impose tougher prison sentences for harming or killing police dogs

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Kansas lawmakers look to increase penalties for harming police dogs

By JOHN HANNA AP Political Writer TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas legislatore are moving to impose tougher prison sentences for harming or killing police dogs. A measure has bipartisan support despite questions elsewhere over how the animals are used. The state House expected to take a final vote Wednesday on a bill that would allow judges to sentence first-time offenders to five years in prison for killing a policed dog and mandate a fine of at lea…

3 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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