An Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) investigation clears a Calgary police officer of any wrongdoing after a police dog mistakenly bites a nine-year-old girl in February 2025. According to the reported outcome, the incident involves the dog taking down or biting the child rather than targeting a suspect. ASIRT determines that the officer’s actions did not meet the threshold for wrongdoing. The reports describe the investigation process as focusing on whether the officer acted improperly in deploying or controlling the K-9 during the encounter. While the child is bitten, the investigation’s conclusion is that the incident results from the dog’s mistaken action rather than misconduct by the officer. Both outlets frame the decision as an ASIRT finding of “no wrongdoing,” indicating that no charges or disciplinary steps are pursued based on the investigation. The case highlights how ASIRT reviews police-involved incidents and evaluates officer responsibility when non-human factors contribute to harm.
Calgary Officer Cleared After Police Dog Mistakenly Bites Nine-Year-Old
An Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) investigation clears a Calgary police officer of any wrongdoing after a police dog mistakenly bites a nine-year-old girl in February 2025. According t...
- ASIRT clears a Calgary police officer of wrongdoing after a February 2025 K-9 incident.
- A nine-year-old girl is bitten or taken down by a police dog.
- The outcome is based on ASIRT’s determination that the officer’s conduct does not amount to wrongdoing.
- No wrongdoing is found by ASIRT following investigation into how the incident occurred.
- The incident is reported as a mistaken action by the police dog rather than deliberate targeting.
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team has cleared a Calgary police officer of any wrongdoing after a police dog mistakenly bit a girl in February 2025.
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