LAPD releases bodycam footage of disputed non-lethal shooting of dog

The Los Angeles Police Department released body-camera footage Saturday showing an officer shoot a less than lethal bean bag round at a pit-bull while responding to calls for service last week. The department said it released the video after learning about "news media reports where the resident called into question the officers’ conduct during this call for service and alleged the Bean Bag discharge was not appropriate." As an internal investigation, which the department says includes as a "thorough review" of all body-worn video, continues, the chief of police said he "wishes to share a Body Worn Video clip as a means to promote trust and transparency into this incident and inform the public." -- More...