Tell Baltimore to Educate Police on Animal Abuse

Tell Baltimore to Educate Police on Animal Abuse

The Issue

There has been a rash of crimes committed against animals in Baltimore. These acts of cruelty range from the three children attacking and killing an 8-week-old puppy with belts and sticks, to a 13-year-old stoning a dog to death, to a pit bull being doused with gasoline and set on fire. 

While the city's Anti-Animal Abuse Task Force found that Baltimore has decent laws regarding animal cruelty, local police are often unaware about what the laws are and apathetic about enforcing them. This has to change.

Tell the Baltimore Police Commissioner to follow the advice of Task Force member Randall Lockwood and institute at least four hours of training in animal abuse investigations and cruelty law. 

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Brandon BosworthPetition StarterHonolulu-based writer Brandon Bosworth grew up in Aiea, HI, the largest town in the U.S. with an all-vowel name. A longtime animal lover (and rabid cat person), since giving up meat he has become increasingly concerned with issues relating to animal rights and welfare. When not writing, Brandon enjoys reading, watching movies, or engaging in various physical pursuits. An avid music buff, he admits to owning way too many CDs.
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The Issue

There has been a rash of crimes committed against animals in Baltimore. These acts of cruelty range from the three children attacking and killing an 8-week-old puppy with belts and sticks, to a 13-year-old stoning a dog to death, to a pit bull being doused with gasoline and set on fire. 

While the city's Anti-Animal Abuse Task Force found that Baltimore has decent laws regarding animal cruelty, local police are often unaware about what the laws are and apathetic about enforcing them. This has to change.

Tell the Baltimore Police Commissioner to follow the advice of Task Force member Randall Lockwood and institute at least four hours of training in animal abuse investigations and cruelty law. 

Photo credit: wallyg

avatar of the starter
Brandon BosworthPetition StarterHonolulu-based writer Brandon Bosworth grew up in Aiea, HI, the largest town in the U.S. with an all-vowel name. A longtime animal lover (and rabid cat person), since giving up meat he has become increasingly concerned with issues relating to animal rights and welfare. When not writing, Brandon enjoys reading, watching movies, or engaging in various physical pursuits. An avid music buff, he admits to owning way too many CDs.
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The Decision Makers

Frederick H. Bealefeld, III
Frederick H. Bealefeld, III
Baltimore Police Commissioner

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Petition created on October 13, 2010