Escambia (AL) Deputy Fired After Leaving K-9 In Car, Leading To Its Death

October 31, 2024

An Escambia County (AL) Sheriff’s Office deputy has been fired after leaving a K-9 in their vehicle, leading to the death of the dog.

“The deputy finished a night shift and subsequently left the K9 in the car. The deputy later found the dog deceased upon waking,” Sheriff Heath Jackson said Wednesday about the October 11 incident.

After a preliminary investigation, the deputy has been terminated. The case will be presented to a grand jury for further review.

“I want to express my heartfelt remorse for this incident. Our K9s are invaluable members of our law enforcement family, dedicated to serving and protecting our community. Their well-being is of utmost importance, and we take this situation very seriously,” Jackson said.

The sheriff added that his department is reviewing protocols to prevent such a tragedy from reoccurring.

“Our commitment to the safety and care of all our personnel, including our K9s, remains unwavering,” Jackson said.

Comments

6 Responses to “Escambia (AL) Deputy Fired After Leaving K-9 In Car, Leading To Its Death”

  1. Bill L. on October 31st, 2024 1:06 pm

    How irresponsible certainly would expect more from an LEO. He should be punished severely

  2. Lou on October 31st, 2024 8:54 am

    How irresponsible! My heart breaks for the K-9. The thought of him (K9) waiting for his partner to come back for him…..

  3. No1uknow on October 31st, 2024 8:13 am

    Totally agree with mnon.. but it won’t happen to him .. like it would if it were you or me

  4. JTV on October 31st, 2024 7:41 am

    This was your partner, your protector, your loyal companion, and you were neither of these.

  5. mnon on October 31st, 2024 7:06 am

    Life in prison for killing a fellow officer due to neglect. At the minimum 25 years for manslaughter.

  6. Oversight on October 31st, 2024 5:17 am

    Disappointingly sad, and this was preventable. Sheriff Jackson is doing the right thing.





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