Arm police officers responding to a dangerous animal with tranquillisers

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Something must be done to avoid the killing of animals in such horrific situations. High-powered guns were fired in a public place. It’s a pulbic safety issue. For the safety of the public, wherever tranquilliser guns can be used as a first option. A change could ensure a more humane response.

Animals should have the chance of a fair trial too. If sedated, they could be safely contained and assessed.
Something must be done to avoid the killing of animals in such horrific situations.
High powered guns were fired in such a public place. Tranquilliser guns can be used as a first option. They should always be present in an armed response. A change could ensure a more humane response and safer for the animals involved and members of public.
Aquip all armed officers with tranquillisers!

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for a similar action: Require police carry tranquilizer guns and ban use of police firearms on animals

Timeline

13 Jun 2023	Petition opened for signatures
16 Jun 2023	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 16 Jun 2023

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