Police Negligence Dog Death

Summary

Talia Hester described an incident where police officers, responding to a false call, mishandled her dogs, resulting in the death of her small dog. Despite her instructions, the officers placed the dogs together, leading to the attack. The officers then removed the dogs body without permission and are denying access to the remains. Talia is advised to file a complaint with the Orange County Sheriffs Department and consider a civil lawsuit for negligence and emotional distress. She should write a formal letter to request the return of her dogs remains and consult a local attorney if the request is denied.

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*. Incident Description: On [ August 12th, *], our residence was surrounded by police officers and the SWAT team due to a false call they received. In the midst of the situation, the officers instructed us to put our dogs away to facilitate their entry. We have two pit bulls and a small Yorkie Poodle puppy. Given the potential danger, we tried to keep our smaller dog away from the pit bulls to prevent any harm. *. Disregard of Instructions: Despite our explicit instructions and concerns, the officers did not take heed and failed to grant us sufficient time to secure our pets. They proceeded to remove the dogs from our custody. We specifically informed them that the dogs should not be placed in the same room. *. Tragic Outcome: Regrettably, the officers placed the animals together despite our warning. As a result, our small dog was attacked and killed by the pit bulls when the officers returned with an update. This devastating outcome could have been prevented had the officers adhered to our instructions. *. Missing Remains and Denial of Access: Forensics informed us that our puppy's body was still inside the bathroom, but our dog's body is missing. Furthermore, the report documenting the removal of the body is non-existent. Although the officers offered to remove the body for us, we declined as we desired a funeral and burial for our beloved family pet. However, they disregarded our wishes, removed the body, and are now denying us access to her remains.
What is your location, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information regarding your legal rights and potential recourse in this situation.
Orlando FL
What evidence do you have to support your claims against the police officers?
The house tenants! Witnesses who are that heard the attack!
What is the contact information of these witnesses? It's crucial to gather their statements for your case. In Florida, police misconduct can be reported to the local police department or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
I need to know how to file this report, what legal action I can take and how to get my dogs body. The witnesses are not important right now.
What is the name of your local police department? This will help me provide you with the correct procedure to file a report in your area.
Orange County Sheriffs Department, Orlando FL
To file a complaint against the Orange County Sheriffs Department, you can contact the Professional Standards Section at (*) *-* or visit their office at * W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL *.
What legal action can I take?
You may consider filing a civil lawsuit for negligence and emotional distress. Consult with a local attorney for specific advice. Remember, evidence and witness testimonies can strengthen your case.
How can I get access to my dogs body? Where do I search? Is there a forensics site that will me?
You can request the return of your dog's remains from the Orange County Sheriff's Department. If they refuse, you may need to involve a lawyer.
how do I do that ?
To request your dog's remains, you should write a formal letter to the Orange County Sheriff's Department. If they refuse, consult with a local attorney for further assistance.