Ohio Man's Fear of Death as Police Dog Attacks During Surrender

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Ohio Man's Fear of Death as Police Dog Attacks During Surrender
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A man in Ohio who was attacked by a police dog while trying to surrender during a traffic stop said he feared for his life and didn't initially stop his vehicle. Body camera footage showed a trooper yelling not to release the dog while the man had his hands up. The officer who released the dog has been fired, and a grievance has been filed. The incident has raised concerns about police training and civil rights abuses. The man, who is Black, called 911 out of fear that police would kill him. Ohio's governor emphasized the need for improved police training. The man was charged with failure to comply with an officer's order and released on bond.

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