HEYBURN, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) —In a news release, the Heyburn Police Department specified a nearby police will be carrying out an independent examination into the deadly shooting of 2 dogs on the I-84 over Memorial Day weekend.
Their examination will identify whether there were any infractions of law and if there were any infractions of the Heyburn Police Department Policy and Procedures. Upon conclusion, their findings will exist to Chief Bertalotto for additional action if suitable and to identify if the officers’ actions were suitable and/or affordable in the very best possible service to the Heyburn neighborhood.
The officer has actually been put on administrative leave, pending the result of the examination.
Additionally, the authorities department said. “Our relationship with our community is our top priority. We are committed to resolving this issue quickly and providing the results and conclusions to our community with full transparency.”
A group of worried residents have an interview scheduled at 6:30 pm Saturday in front of the Heyburn Police Department to resolve their issues relating to the occurrence.
On May 27, 2023, around 5:50 p.m., Heyburn Police officers were dispatched by Minidoka County Sheriff to Interstate 84 near Mile Marker 211 for 2 unrestrained loose dogs on the highway, triggering traffic safety issues.
Officers got to 5:57 P.M. and discovered 2 big dogs running loose on the interstate. Two residents risked their safety to attempt and catch the dogs to no obtain. Officers made efforts to call the dogs to them, consisting of whistling, calling, and screaming, however the dogs were uncooperative. The dogs were not in variety to utilize a taser.
Recognizing traffic was heavy for Memorial Day, and in worry for the motoring public with fantastic capacity of rear-end crashes at 80 MILES PER HOUR, the officers decided to shoot the dogs at 6:03 P.M. Each dog was shot when and gotten rid of from the highway. Neither dog had tags.
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