This story in the Indy Star website gives the 411 on the latest in another horrific police canine incident. A seven months-pregnant lady standing on her own front porch is attacked by an Indianapolis K-9 resulting in permanent physical damage and a premature delivery of her child. A suit is later filed on the basis of a violation of her 4th amendment rights but the judge decides that since the cops weren't attempting to arrest her no violation of those rights occurred. The logic of the decision has some merit.
That's not the real issue, however. According to Indiana state law, police dogs are given immunity in such cases. While they're still considered police officers, they're not held responsible for their errors. If one of them chews on an innocent bystander it's just their tough luck.
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