Published Date:
02 July 2009
TWO police dogs have died in a hot vehicle parked outside the headquarters of Notts Police.
An RSPCA officer was called to the Sherwood Lodge headquarters in Arnold on Tuesday and found two German shepherd dogs dead.
An independent vet is now carrying out post-mortem tests to establish how the animals died.
The incident has been voluntarily referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
A Notts Police spokesman said: "The welfare of all animals owned by Nottinghamshire Police is of paramount importance and we endeavor to take every measure possible to ensure their well-being and safety."
Assistant Chf Cons Peter Davies added: "This is a tragic incident and we value the important work our police dogs carry out on a daily basis. That is why we swiftly reported this incident to the RSPCA and we will be working with them very closely."
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Last Updated:
02 July 2009 9:19 AM
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