Ohio Police Department Fires K-9 Handler for Releasing Dog in Attack on Unarmed Black Man

The Circleville, Ohio, police officer who released a police K-9 on an unarmed Black man has been fired, according to the department. The officer's actions during the incident did not meet the department's standards and expectations. The man was bitten by the police dog following a vehicle pursuit. The department's use of force review board determined that the agency's policy for the use of canines was followed. The training facility responsible for the K-9 stated that their protocols are standard for service dogs used by various law enforcement agencies.