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LAPD releases bodycam video of fatal Canoga Park dog shooting
By Gina Silva at FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
Newly released LAPD bodycam footage shows the moments an officer fatally shot a dog during a welfare check in Canoga Park. The incident has prompted Mayor Karen Bass to order a review of police pet policies.
Key takeaway The incident has prompted Mayor Karen Bass to order a review of police pet policies.
Why this matters in The Los Angeles
The release of the bodycam footage in the Canoga Park dog shooting incident brings attention to the need for clear protocols in police interactions with pets. Mayor Karen Bass's order to review police pet policies is a crucial step, as it may lead to revised training procedures for officers responding to welfare checks and other situations where animals may be present. This review could also consider input from local animal welfare organizations and community members who have experienced similar incidents. The outcome of this review will be closely watched by residents, particularly those in neighborhoods like Canoga Park, where concerns about public safety and police-community relations are ongoing. As the city moves forward with this review, it will be important to see how the LAPD incorporates community feedback and develops strategies to minimize the risk of similar incidents in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 11 Los Angeles (KTTV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Newly released LAPD bodycam footage shows the moments an officer fatally shot a dog during a welfare check in Canoga Park. The incident has prompted Mayor Karen Bass to order a review of police pet policies.
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