Police Dog Attacks: What You Should Know

There are a few facts about police dog attacks that you should know, such as police dogs are typically not aggressive. They are mainly trained to find evidence, pick up scents of suspects on the run and things of that nature. Also, dogs are carefully selected to serve as police dogs, which is why German shepherds tend to be the most popular choice among breeds.

It’s important to note that although police dogs are highly trained, rarely shows signs of aggression towards people who don’t provoke them and are extremely intelligent, there’s always a chance a dog can bite someone. A police dog is still a dog with instincts, and every once in a while a story does pop up about one biting an innocent person. If this ever happens to you, then you should consider your legal options and/or contact a lawyer who handles personal injury cases, more specifically dog bites.