Georgia K-9 Officer Dies in Hot Patrol Car, Deputy Fired
TL;DR
A Dade County deputy was fired after his K9, Georgia, died in a hot patrol car due to a malfunctioning air conditioner and a non-working heat alarm, prompting policy changes to prevent future incidents and an investigation into potential prosecution.
- North Georgia deputy fired after K9 dies in hot patrol car WSB-TV
- Georgia police dog dies after being left in hot car; deputy fired ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Georgia police dog dies after being left in hot patrol car for "unacceptable amount of time," sheriff's office says CBS News
- A/C compressor malfunction leads to K9 officer's death in Georgia, prompting policy change WXLV
- Investigation launched after Dade Co. Sheriff's K-9 dies in malfunctioning patrol vehicle Local 3 News
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