Here's How To Make The Lazy Bastards Do The Job We Pay Them For...

Another day, another dead pet and a '*shrug* So what?' from the lazy bastards in blue:

The spokeswoman added: "The officer has also contacted personally the lady who reported, expressing his sincere sympathy at what happened to her dog. He explained that incidents of dogs attacking other dogs (that are not assistance dogs) are not an offence that police or any other prosecuting agency can take action on."

Except he's either ignorant, or lying. Which is it? 

I suspect the spokeswoman knows, because she clarifies:

"Since in the original reports there was also no mention of any person being injured or made to feel at risk of being injured in the incident this did not appear to meet the criteria of a Dog being Dangerously Out of Control therefore it could not be crimed as such."

Yes, a lone woman trying desperately to save her small dog being savaged by a pack of German Shepherds off their leads while the owner stood and watched and made no attempt to control them wouldn't fear being injured, would she? 

Robocop would have more imagination - and empathy! - than this unnamed officer... 

"As an emotive subject as this is, the police must remain impartial and objective and present to the CPS only matters that have a realistic prospect of a successful prosecution. In addition there were no independent witnesses or cctv/phone footage therefore no criminal offences were identified in this case."

This sentence says 'We're too lazy to put in the effort. Bring us some low-hanging fruit instead'. 

"This does appear to be a tragic one off incident and we will request the area’s designated officer to incorporate these dog walking areas in their patrols for reassurance."

What sort of 'reassurance' do you think you offer? Who's reassured by this farrago of lies, half-truths and disinterest?

So, remember, if you should be in this situation, the key phrase is 'I was in fear for my life and limb because the dog was so aggressive, officer'.