An airport security representative in Detroit has actually been eliminated from dog-handling responsibilities after video went viral on social networks of the main strongly dragging a bomb-sniffing dog backward and forward throughout an an airport.
On Sunday, a Reddit user published a video, which has actually considering that been removed, of the Transportation Security Administration worker at work in the McNamara terminal of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW).
“I was shocked at how this airport handler is dragging this poor pup around,” the Reddit user wrote. “There’s no reason anyone should be flipping a working dog around by it’s harness like this?! I have a high energy dog so at first I assumed it was a mistake or that the puppy was a bit over energetic but looks like the handler is just being unnecessarily rough with it.”
The clip was then shared extensively on social networks. TSA authorities ultimately shared the video with regional management at the airport.
“Video showing a TSA explosive detection canine handler aggressively pulling a dog working in a Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) terminal was shared with local leadership this morning,” the company said in a declaration to The Independent. “The behavior displayed by this handler is unacceptable and not within the high standards we hold our officers to.”
The company included: “TSA officials at DTW have removed the employee from handling duties pending completion of an investigation, and directed that the canine be taken immediately to a veterinarian for a wellness exam.”
