Deputy Awarded $10M After K-9 Attack

Jefferson County jury awards $10 million to deputy attacked by police K-nine. The incident occurred in May 2021 when Hueytown police officer David McIntoshs narcotics detection dog, Rocco, attacked Deputy Aimee Jo Brasher during a training exercise. The lawsuit claimed McIntosh failed to meet required monthly training for Rocco, leading to the attack. Evidence showed training deficiencies and Roccos history of aggressive behavior. Despite orders to muzzle Rocco, McIntosh disregarded them, resulting in the attack. After a seven-day trial, the jury sided with Deputy Brasher, delivering a $10 million verdict against McIntosh. This case highlights the importance of consistent training and safety protocols for police K-nine units. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.