Janette said it best, my condolences also to the family of the K-9. Some of the comments that have been made remind me of the " until you have walked a mile in their shoes" phrase. It is a very difficult time to be a police officer in our country. So many people can't wait to criticize before taking the time to think through the situation the officer was in. And , they are only human , mistakes can be made. Sure, there can always be a few " bad apples" but we are very fortunate that the vast majority are good men and women. They need our understanding and respect.