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One thing to consider is the amount of money, time, and effort it takes to find the right dog and train him. You don't replace a police dog at the drop of a hat.
Neither do you replace a human in any contrived scenario.
I fully agree that a human life is worth more than a dog. That being said, there should be a penalty for a perpetrator who intentionally kills a police dog. They are expensive to train and maintain and perform a vital function.
How much does a police dog cost:
A dog is possibly the most important purchase for a K-9 unit.
A single-purpose dog can cost $2,500-$4,000, without training, or very little.
If you purchase a dog from a private vendor, they can be more expensive.
A dog trained for dual purpose-for both patrol and narcotics, for example-can cost $8,000-$10,000.
https://thedogvisitor.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-train-a-police-dog
On top of that is the cost to feed and care for the dog -- quite an investment for a police force.
I agree, but the death penalty and life in jail are off the table for me personally. Maybe a slightly harsher penalty than property destruction than can’t be served concurrently.
Replacement costs minimally. What is the penalty for destroying a police cruiser? It costs more than a dog, but I could see that