Colorado police officers in Denver and Brighton will have to explain their actions in Federal Court after the Animal Law Center files federal complaints tomorrow on behalf of two clients whose dogs were  gunned down needlessly. Police in both cases shot beloved family pets and the owners of the animals want to know why. Officers are given no special training in dealing with animals and most often resort to unnecessary deadly force. In addition to taking this cause up in two separate court actions,  the Animal Law Center is working with local agencies and experts to come up with deadly force alternatives such as stun guns and snare poles in hopes to implement better animal handling practices within law enforcement agencies.

After the filing of the complaints tomorrow, a rally in Brighton, where one of the deadly shootings took place, will be held at Flood Stage Ale Works at 170 South Main Street, Brighton, Colorado 80601, between 3pm and 7pm. Please come to show your support for this very important cause!