How long before NZ follows suit...

**Griffin** · 9th October 2008, 08:10

Now this takes the cake... (exert from an article in Police Mag)

South Wales senior Police Officers are drawing up new guidelines advising Dog Handlers to take into account the feelings of criminals who are afraid of animals, before setting Police Dogs on them.
They are also advising Dog Handlers to be aware that some criminals may be allergic to dog hair. The new guidelines are intended to "avoid causing offence".
Peter Vaughan, Deputy Cheif Constable of South Wales Police, who is overseeing the Association of Chief Police Officers guidelines on the use of Police Dogs, which are to be published later this year, revealed the plans.
DRAFT GUIDELINES
He told 'The International Press': "The draft guidelines outline a general principle that forces should consider what steps can be taken to avoid offending people. This might include different categories of people such as those with a fear of dogs, for example, or asthma sufferers who may be sensitive to dog hair."

**sunhuntin** · 9th October 2008, 08:35

if ya do something bad enough to warrent the dogs being called, then fuck your phobias and allergies.

what about the dogs that are scared of criminals? dont they get a say?? what about the ones that get car sick?

**Stirts** · 9th October 2008, 08:47

Farken daft guidelines more like!

**avgas** · 9th October 2008, 08:50

I'm moving there in 3 weeks

**nodrog:Me** · 9th October 2008, 08:56

criminals have rights too

**Clockwork** · 9th October 2008, 09:01

Originally Posted by avgas

I'm moving there in 3 weeks

South Wales or New South Wales?

**FJRider** · 9th October 2008, 09:22

Originally Posted by sunhuntin

if ya do something bad enough to warrent the dogs being called, then fuck your phobias and allergies.

what about the dogs that are scared of criminals? dont they get a say?? what about the ones that get car sick?

One person with a Phobia of confined spaces , has escaped a jail sentance here in New Zealand already...

**Usarka** · 9th October 2008, 09:26

Originally Posted by nodrog

criminals have rights too

you are right.....

**Griffin** · 9th October 2008, 09:27

Dont most criminals have a fear of Police... so is it fair that we as good citizens exacerbate that fear by calling the Police. No - it isnt, so from now on, please save your local violent offender / home invader / night prowling burglar any further distress by not calling the Police. The crim has enough on his / her plate already without dealing with having to face his fears.

**Strang0r** · 9th October 2008, 09:59

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