US officer charged after two police dogs die in hot patrol car
Summary
A New Jersey police officer, Cody Henderson, has been charged with causing the deaths of two police dogs by leaving them locked in a hot patrol car for about seven hours on May 29. The dogs, trained for narcotics and bomb detection, died from being left in unsafe, high-temperature conditions.Key Facts
- Officer Cody Henderson is charged with animal cruelty, failure to care for an animal, and unlawfully restraining an animal in dangerous conditions.
- The two police dogs, Rip (4 years old, Belgian Malinois) and Boomer (6 years old, Springer Spaniel), died after being left in a hot patrol car on an 81°F (27°C) day.
- The dogs were locked in the car with no ventilation and the vehicle was turned off.
- Experts say that a parked car can heat up quickly and leaving windows slightly open usually does not prevent heat harm to animals.
- The Salem County Sheriff’s Office mourned the loss and praised the dogs for their service and dedication.
- Henderson is currently on unpaid leave and is due to appear in court on July 30.
- The police and community learned about the dogs' deaths months later when charges were formally filed.
- The sheriff's office asked the public to support Henderson, his family, and the K-9 unit during this difficult time.
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