• Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    The Department of Justice estimates that American police officers shoot 10,000 pet dogs in the line of duty each year. It is impossible to ascertain a reliable number, however, because most law enforcement agencies do not maintain accurate records of animal killings. The tally may be substantially higher, and some suggest it could reach six figures.

    https://scholars.unh.edu/unh_lr/vol17/iss1/18/