Most cops think they can do whatever they want and get a way with it, I'm sorry but its the truth. When is a dog safe on its own property. I'm so angry I can hardly type. Here is were it would be nice if we could sue not only for the value of the dog but for pain and suffering the same as if he shot the child that lived next store. Oh, god I'm just boiling.
Come to think of it, you did say CA. In a landmark case in CA not too long ago a judge cleared the way for a pain and suffering suite. That means once its on the books any lawyer should be able to use that as a reference to their case. I hope this guy looses his job, his house and anything else they can take from him.