A belligerent drunk man on a moped does not authorize a straight up door pop because you cannot influence the dog at all in such a scenario, dog just comes out teeth first and brains last. I am seeing a connection between Schutzhund going down the tubes (internationally) and all these psycho, out of control malinois in police forces. They participate in a "testosterone-driven culture and a hunt for cash markets," she said. Indiana State Police confirmed they were investigating the officers for possible excessive force in the arrest of Richard Bailey Jr., during which Saxton's police K-9 mauled Bailey's neck, causing life-threatening injuries. Id. How do they do it? We will not tolerate dishonest contractors who seek to enrich themselves at the expense of federal taxpayers, said United States Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II. Trainers charge big dollars for these dogs with zero guarantee of the dogs resultant behaviour. Id. The facility provides training for handlers and canines for federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Vohne Liche Kennels (pronounced Von Lick) is a full service K-9 training facility where the best of the best go for highly trained Police Service Dogs See more We are committed to one goal at Vohne Liche Kennels. They are NOT pets or public relations fodder. R.J. Corman Derailment Serv., Inc. v. Int'l Union of Operating Eng'rs., 335 F.3d 643, 647 (7th Cir. Some context for this quotation is instructive. 7953 N Old Route 31, Denver, IN, US 46926 Through our work, we hope to protect both people and pets from future attacks. Vohne Liche Kennels (Explosive and Narcotic Detection Dog Specialist) Capabilities VLK is an unprecedented training facility. Web: Visit our main web site at VohneLiche.com. VLK has trained Police and Military Service Dogs for over 5000 law enforcement and government agencies to include the; National Security Agency (NSA) Polk County, FL United States Secret Services Who the EVER LOVING FARK has a protection dog on a *prong collar* when its working? 1983 seeking damages and injunctive relief. Ind. Email: Kenneth@vohneliche.com Education Employment Schools 1977 United States Air Force Security Police Academy 1977 Basic Patrol Dog School 1979 Narcotic Detection K-9 Course 1980 K-9 Supervisors School 1981 Explosive Detection Course 1981 United States Air Force NCO Leadership School 1982 Law Enforcement Supervisors School It isnt about the safety of the officers, considering how many wind up getting mauled by their own dogs. 24, 2013). ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. The confrontation starts at 6:28. officer Saxton enters at 7:58. As for Mr. Miller's damages claim, Defendants contend that this claim is barred by the applicable statute of limitations. Nobody in their right mind would buy/train a protection dog and think its a petuntil YouTube came along with dog trainers selling protection dogs for tens of thousands of dollars. KEVIN D. MILLER, Plaintiff, v. VOHNE LICHE KENNELS, INC., and AMERICAN WORKING DOGS UNITED, INC., Defendants. Sniffing out danger: Spc. 226) the Court addressed the similar issue of whether Mr. Miller had standing to seek injunctive relief against former Defendant Paul E. Whitesell. 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And then, it may wind up being temperamentally unsuited and all that money is down the crapper. The only claims remaining are against Vohne Liche and AWD. The Lafayette police K-9 "neck attack" fell squarely within worldwide protests due to the disproportionate police violence inflicted on Black men. Vohne Liche Kennels (pronounced Von Lick) is a full service K-9 training facility where the best of. Some of our Many Services, "VLK delivers some great dogs to the historic Rikers Island for the New York Department of Corrections.". Phone: (951) 849-6262 - (765) 985-2274. She also believes that a belligerent drunk on a moped "does not authorize a straight up door pop," when the dog flies out of the vehicle without a handler. Id. Id. You brought up heeling. We sent the video to a working dog trainer, who provided insight into Eastern Bloc K-9s. (you can delete but Ive got the same suspicions about some of these pitbull happy video channels, as well, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqPXcv-IE0k. If you start to follow these cases, you will find these K-9s are rarely taken off the force even when a previous bite has resulted in a lawsuit. During 2010, the increased demand for military working dog teams in support of the U.S.Armys mission in Afghanistan prompted the need for Tactical Explosive Detection Dogs (TEDDs) with the capability of off-leash explosive detection functions. In a detailed opinion, the Seventh Circuit discussed the different methods by which a person could sue the Government for compensation of taken property. As for crappy dog training practises, unless a dog will OUT 100% of the time (toys, food etc) it shouldnt begin training for bite work. Hush Woman! Contact us with theinformation below. Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc. of Denver, Indiana provides training for handlers and canines to perform specialized tasks, such as explosive detection. "One can't file a suit against a nonexistent party, although one may be able to invoke a tolling rule to delay suing if it is not possible even with the exercise of due diligence to identify the injurer." In the case of Carlos Balli, he was unarmed, but not a low-level offender. 2000) (citing Adarand Constructors, Inc. v. Pena, 515 U.S. 200, 210-11 (1995); City of Los Angeles v. Lyons, 461 U.S. 95 (1983)). I trained all my dogs to heel. There are a number of useful commands for such situations such as body slamming a running suspect that dont make the dog an unhinged lunatic that has to be abused to stop doing what it was trained to do. Yes. Justia US Law Case Law Federal Courts Courts of Appeals Seventh Circuit 2015 Kevin Miller v. Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc. Kevin Miller v. Vohne Liche Kennels, Inc., No. Its a primal instinct that kicks in. With some of these dogs now targeting the head and neck regions, these lawsuits are one step away from wrongful death lawsuits as well. I will mention that known cases where trained police K-9s cause unwanted and excessive injury number among the small minority. We will not tolerate dishonest contractors who seek to enrich themselves at the expense of federal taxpayers. - United States Attorney Thomas L. Kirsch II. Thirty plus years ago, I associated using a harness with puppies or dogs too young for a collar/choker and with seeing eye dogs. But these are serious dogs mauling people. Cuz Ive been coming across several maulings PER DAY across North America. See Heaton & Eadle Prof'l Servs. (pronounced Von Lick) is a full service K-9 training facility where the best of the best go for highly trained Police Service Dogs. First, Mr. Miller contends that Vohne Liche dogs are not trained to ignore the residual odor of drugs but only the presence of actual drugs and therefore a sniff by a Vohne Liche trained drug detection dog is a search under the Fourth Amendment; and second Mr. Miller contends that regardless of whether or not sniffs constitute a search, an alert by a Vohne Liche trained dog cannot establish probable cause to search a vehicle because Vohne Liche dogs have not been trained to ignore residual odors. Training is only finished in the USA. Just search Police Dogs and Protests and watch how wound up the dogs are. Vohne Liche Kennels (pronounced Von Lick) is a full service K-9 training facility where the best of. If a handler is so incompetent that the dog will not even do a basic heel, they are not competent enough to handle one that will attack on command. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CU-BtaVxQMY. Police/protection dogs are far more prevalent in some places as well as training has changed. 1) disarming+holding 2) creating a diversion to allow the handler time to respond. Was this excessive force? As Saxton leads the dog back to his cruiser, he continues to say, "Stop, stop" to the dog. The best example we could find of an ideal "partnership relationship" between an officer and K-9 occurred in February. Please register to receive news and information from VLK, Vohne Liche Kennels 2023 class schedule2023 Class Schedule. (quoting Fager v. Hundt, 610 N.E.2d 246, 251 (Ind. Mr. Miller contends that he did not know of this particular injury caused by Vohne Liche or AWD on May 14, 2008, because he did not know, and there is no evidence that he knew, of Defendants' existence or conduct that would give rise to a claim before January 12, 2010. I cant pretend to know anything about how a police dog or a service dog is trained. Josh Saxton, police K-9 Boyka and Richard Bailey Jr. In his 1983 claim, Mr. Miller alleges Vohne Liche and AWD failed to properly train police dogs and their actions resulted in a violation of his civil rights and he is asking the Court to enjoin AWD from certifying drug detection dogs in Indiana. These news stories are full of lots of content relating to how the officer grieves the loss of his partner, because of the strong emotional bond that he formed with it. On July 22, 2009, Mr. Miller filed suit in the United States District Court, Northern District of Indiana, against the Plymouth Police Department, the Marshall County Sheriff's Department, Officer John Weir, and two Marshall County Sheriff's Deputies ("Northern District litigation"). Yer grievously cuttin into a bizness model of stringing along clueless, sentimental owners for months until the inevitable lawsuit by said murdered poodles owner and their grannys estate. Police K-9 Dog Bite Studies and Regional Investigations - DogsBite.org. In St. Paul, Minnesota, three high-profile police K-9 attacks were captured on video (2016, 2017 and 2018), including two innocent bystanders and two K-9s ignoring "Out" commands. DENVER Vohne Liche Kennels, a dog-training facility in northern Miami County, has agreed to pay $1.35 million to the federal government to settle a lawsuit claiming the company filed false claims on a contract with the U.S. Department of Defense. Excessive force? - K-9 expert, Dr. Charlie Meloh. Sierakowski v. Ryan, 223 F.3d 440, 443 (7th Cir. This settlement is another example of the exceptional efforts of our dedicated special agents, said Frank Robey, Director of the U.S. Armys Criminal Investigation Commands Major Procurement Fraud Unit (MPFU). I email some of them to Colleen. As we collected more cases, it became difficult to ignore the many videos of police being unable to call their K-9s off people -- in one case the officer screamed "Off" 18 times to no avail -- as well as the dogs being used as a proxy for excessive force (see unblurred version).1, "If you can't control your dog, you're a liability. at 648. See Black v. Rieth-Reily Const. Do you need a K-9? Lafayette PD Video: We Are All in Trouble When Trained Police K-9s Attack the Head, Neck Regions of Unarmed Suspects. In 2018, Joseph Pettaway was killed by a police K-9 after the bites ruptured his femoral artery. Though initially conscious, Bailey will later be placed into a medically induced coma. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. at 837. Ind. 227) is GRANTED and Mr. Miller's Partial Motion for Summary Judgment (Dkt. Flying J, Inc. v. Van Hollen, 578 F.3d 569, 571 (7th Cir. The dog is poorly trained, as is the officerunless hes a brute. Here, Mr. Miller claims he was ignorant to his injury and who caused it. IMO this handler is either panicking, doesnt understand that he is exciting the dog, or is making a show of releasing the dog while agitating it. Even their handlers cant handle them! Macho boys playing with macho toys without having any idea what they are awakening. What you will see in the Lafayette video is profoundly different and disturbing. It was touted as the way Seaworld trains the sea mammals. Our nonprofit began investigating the issue of police K-9 attacks on undeserving people six years ago. Mr. Miller requested that AWD be enjoined from certifying police dogs, and that the municipality and political subdivision defendants be enjoined from conducting K-9 sniffs of vehicles during routine traffic stops until the Defendants submit proof that the officers and dogs are trained by entities other than Vohne Liche and AWD. During 2010, the DOD saw an increased demand for military working dog teams in support of the U.S. Armys mission in Afghanistan, which prompted the creation of the TEDDs program. Miami County dog shines in 2022 Hollywood film. "Due to this verdict, a 'retired' police K-9 can now breakout of its property and savagely attack and kill an innocent person without criminal culpability," we wrote after the trial. Vohne Liche Kennels. 1990). Thats what agitation (fancy name for heavy leather wide flat buckle collars) are for. In 2014, a titled protection trained rottweiler (level 2 IPO) attacked a 7-year old boy in the head and neck, killing him. In the video, K-9 Boyka attacks Bailey's neck area for 30 seconds (see left side of screen), while an officer handcuffed him. GSDs, Bouviers and Dobes are far better choices IMO. Here is a similar (new style) dog training video, speaking about agitation by soft choking the dog. Most such cases are unknown, because they go unreported by official sources and because they go unreported by news media sources and therefore are never brought to public attention. You didnt read the science! The show followed Licklider and his trainers as they honed their canines drug-sniffing, bomb-seeking skills for police departments and military personnel all over the world. Period. She stars beside Channing Tatum as Lulu, a troubled Army K-9 trying to make it home to her handler's funeral. 1920 (2). Simmons v. The attack begins at 8:28 and lasts until 9:00. Here, the facts known to Mr. Miller-such as the existence of this theory as early as November 2009-even from the viewpoint of a pro se plaintiff, were sufficient to indicate discovery of his claims against Vohne Liche and AWD. It also inflated the number of labor hours performed in Afghanistan by the FSRs. In the case of someone running away *with a weapon* the dog can knock down+hold until the handler can arrive. There is absolutely NO reason to deploy the dog *until* the handler is at risk. Pit bulls contributed to 66% (346) of these deaths. Fax: (219) 852-2770. I believe that a well-trained dog is a good dog. We began doing so after reviewing lawsuits filed in the Pacific Northwest and how the "bite and hold" method of training was being tested in the courts. Vohne Liche Kennels 7953 N Old Rte 31 Denver, IN 46926 (P) 765-985-2274 (F) 765-985-2595 Email General questions: vlkcourses@vohneliche.com Online Store: onlinestore@vohneliche.com Back to Top 2023 Vohne Liche Kennels Tweets by @@KennyLicklider V.L.K. Under the settlement, Vohne Liche Kennels agrees to repay the $900,000 of federal funds that Vohne Liche Kennels received for the fraudulently billed claims, and also agrees to pay a civil penalty of $450,000. And when around pitbull nutters, preferably one with anti-grip studs. Erickson also had outstanding warrants for a DUI and mischief cases. Have a question about Government Services? Dont get me wrong, I trained them and worked with them for years but I respect them and I saw what happened when handling was about ego as well as the bond of a really good dog partner. This dog clearly had very bad training, and Id be willing to bet its like we discussed, cops get the dog and do "too hot" scenario training all the time, no control, choke off, no outs, no frustration tolerance, which is why the dog ate up the cop on the choke off. My feedback on the Lafayette Police Department K-9 neck attack. After watching numerous videos on YouTube now where the officers cannot get the dogs off I am left with one question. 227) is GRANTED. When police officers shoot their own dogs, the dogs are usually out of control Malinois. (paid for by pet snack and leash companies). Please visit our online store. A lock ( Vohne Liche Kennels (pronounced Von Lick) is a full service K-9 training facility where the best of the best go for highly trained Police Service Dogs. 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So thats one fatality and one very close call from Vohne Liche Kennels. 1983 claim, seeking compensatory and punitive damages as well as injunctive relief. Id. Make your practice more effective and efficient with Casetexts legal research suite. By 9:38 the dog is inside the cruiser. Or a police dog for $20,000. Violations of the noise ordinance range from a Class 3 misdemeanor, which carries a maximum fine of $500, to a Class 1 misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of twelve months in jail and a $2,500 fine. Low near 30F. 230) is DENIED. We encourage you to watch the full 16-minutes to understand the whole context. A good dog would be calm, awaiting commands. 2001) (quoting Hendricks-Robinson v. Excel Corp., 154 F.3d 685, 692 (7th Cir. In another rare fatality, in 2013, Hayward police shelled out $1.5 million for not warning the victim they had deployed the dog in his backyard. If excessive force cases involving police K-9s continue to escalate, taxpayers will grow angrier at funding the resulting lawsuits. You are no longer an asset to your agency. Members v. Paige, 140 F.3d 699, 702 (7th Cir. DENVER - Vohne Liche Kennels, a dog-training facility in northern Miami County, has agreed to pay $1.35 million to the federal government to settle a lawsuit claiming the company filed. I look forward to your posts, as well. 177, 180 (S.D. But that video, the first method, the German method that was what I learned when I took a dog to an old-fashioned obedience class. https://poespantry.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/sgr-1925-ch-us-klodo-vom-boxberg.jpg. "Awesome partnership between the world's finest! Vohne Liche Kennels (pronounced Von Lick) is a full service K-9 training facility where the best of the best go for highly trained Police Service Dogs. 2010). Its an important one, and another case of dogs bred for completely useless and destructive behaviors, then placed in the hands of the people least able to control their own worst instincts. "There are no human rights in these countries, which could influence the training style to skew towards a high level of aggression/lethal bite targeting of head and neck." Vohne Liche Kennels does not account for thin nerves, or dogs with extreme levels of dominance, or those relationship dogs that are held in balance by play and genuine affection in addition to respecting the strong dog knowing what hill you wish to die on, and what you dont. See Greer v. Bd. (pronounced Von Lick) is a full service K-9 training facility where the best of the best go for highly trained Police Service Dogs. The head and neck attacks are increasing as well, subjecting these suspects to potential death. In fact, Mr. Miller concedes that he requested information concerning the dog's training on November 3, 2009, so this theory of liability was undisputedly known to him by that date. Full title:KEVIN D. MILLER, Plaintiff, v. VOHNE LICHE KENNELS, INC., and AMERICAN, Court:UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION. ", [This trainer also pointed us to videos showing solid K-9 take downs and clean Outs. Indeed, the existence of cross-motions for summary judgment does not necessarily mean that there are no genuine issues of material fact. Id. The motion is therefore DENIED. It was a common technique with dog trainers a few decades ago although I cant say that with the use of clatter sticks for agitation, that its still common. I.C.C., 900 F.2d 1023, 1026 (7th Cir. Heck no! At 8:52, Saxton snaps a leash onto the dog. "Here, here, here!" Combined, pit bulls and rottweilers contributed to 76% of the total recorded deaths. . Something about aggression and bitework is just toxic with many people; they lose their damn minds. Ct. App. Doe v. Shults-Lewis Child & Family Servs., Inc., 718 N.E.2d 738, 744 (Ind. The comment section is also enlightening. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2007-2023 DogsBite.org | Published by Lynn Media Group, DogsBite.org is a national dog bite victims' group dedicated to reducing serious dog attacks. Been saying that protection dog handling practises are horrifying for *decades*. K-9 Boyka was released in a "door pop" at 8:24. Vohne Liche Kennels has purchased dogs from vendors in Europe for 25 plus years. Defendants' motion for summary judgment on Mr. Miller's injunction claim is therefore GRANTED. As a stock dog owner, it stuns and terrifies me how little control the handlers have over these dogs in most of the video links above. Does that video look like it lessened the chances of a second bite? of Ind., LLC v. Hobart City of Common Council, 406 F.3d 926, 929 (7th Cir. Richard Bailey Jr. was attacked in the neck by a Lafayette police K-9 on May 9. In the Prescott Valley video, police at the scene assess the man's bite injuries. That we know of anyway! If the plaintiff does not have standing, there is no case or controversy, and the court does not have jurisdiction over the claims. at 838. Maybe Im an idiot, or old-school or something but this is very simple to me. The dogs are supposed to stay with their handlers for, I think, six weeks. All of the defendants have drug-detection dogs trained by Vohne Liche Kennels Inc. of Denver, Ind., which also was sued. All we ever hear about is police dogs being heroes. (I hate that over-used term.) 1983 seeking damages and injunctive relief. To what extent such injuries are occurring in Indianapolis is unclear. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF INDIANA INDIANAPOLIS DIVISION. Lock The man in the San Diego police K-9 video, 26-year old David Aceves, was never charged with a crime and was given a settlement for. These assholes will buy point and shoot dogs from people that dont speak a word of English. Norfolk's motion under Rule 41(g) was denied and he filed a renewed motion requesting monetary compensation including arguments under the Federal Tort Claims Act and the Tucker Act. As such, the Court need not reach the merits of Mr. Miller's motion. The point of a dog, is disarming/diversion/psychological threat to ensure the handlers safety. Sh*t happens, but a responsible cop would have got the dog off when it latched on to the guys neck, even if it meant killing it. An official website of the United States government. Official websites use .gov Over the next several weeks the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office will conduct an education phase prior to any citations issued for . Two, when it comes to police "brutality" in K-9 attacks, it is often a "mentality." The attack begins at 8:28. Police departments from Kentucky, Indiana, even as far as North Dakota and Florida brought their K9 officers to the kennels over the past week to participate in various challenges. "CRAZY DOMINANT POSSESSIVE Eastern Bloc dog with no respect of his handler dog redirected on the cop. Pitbull owners make this error all the time on video during maulings. is heard, alerting the dog to its target. Because: Was this excessive force? Yes. at 837. After Alliance Defending Freedom filed a lawsuit . Well-trained K9s are very expensive. And that dog had access to arms and legs and targeted the neck. Welcome to Vohne Liche Kennels. The dog remained on active duty afterward. This was contrasted from the plaintiff who is ignorant "of the fact of his injury or its cause," whether because the injury has not manifested itself or "the facts about causation may be in the control of the putative defendant, unavailable to the plaintiff or at least very difficult to obtain." Did the dog trainer not tell them this? Casetext, Inc. and Casetext are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. "With cross-motions, [the Court's] review of the record requires that [the Court] construe all inferences in favor of the party against whom the motion under consideration is made." The policy requires teachers to help students deny their biological sex by using whatever pronouns students specify. Thanks. Holy sh*t. Theyre allowed to use potentially lethal force on belligerent drunks now? Maybe the movement should be aware of the injuries caused by these dogs. Thanks for covering one of my favourite rant topics Colleen! The last police dog importer that racked up that many serious mismatches (California K-9 Academy) went out of business after multiple lawsuits. I always thought the K9 unit dogs only attacked arms or legs? Anything less is animal abuse and cruelty to humans. Im not sure if the bulking up of GSDs is responsible for the hip problems. The taxpayers shouldnt be having to pay out pantloads of wrongful death/maiming suits because the police department/unions are afraid of cleaning house. The training staff at VLK consists of seven (7) on site trainers and two (2) off site trainers. Summary judgment is only appropriate by the terms of Rule 56(c) where there exists "no genuine issue as to any material facts and . They crank the dogs way too high in training while not practicing any control whatsoever and this is how it all goes sideways.
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