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by Mum of Zoe on 24 March 2009 - 00:03
This happened last night, and there's been an outpouring of support from the Bay Area for brave Milo's recovery as well as for the officer who shot and killed the suspect. One less creep off of the street!
A Citrus County deputy K-9 who was stabbed by a suspect in the line of duty is expected to return to duty in six-to-eight weeks.
Early Monday morning, Mito, a male German shepherd, was on duty when his partner confronted a man on U.S. 19 near Kings Bay Drive in Crystal River.
Deputies were called after the man was allegedly stepping in and out of oncoming traffic.
At some point, deputies say the suspect became agitated, and brandished a knife. That's when Mito was released and later stabbed by the suspect.
Doctors say the knife came within a half inch of Mito's heart.
"If it would have hit the heart it definitely would have been a fatal wound, fatal injury no doubt," said veterinarian Dr. Paul Mack.
Soon after Mito was stabbed, Deputy Todd Cridland opened fire, killing the man.
Deputies had two prior run-ins with the suspect earlier that evening but nothing out of the ordinary.
Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy says using the K-9 in the third case was proper procedure.
"The K-9 officer will release the K-9 to protect the other officers on the scene," Dawsy said. "We hope that we can then disarm the suspect, arrest him, in the particular situation it did not work out."
Mito is almost 5 years old and was purchased from the Netherlands in 2006.
His handler, Deputy Jim Davis, was not hurt during the incident.
Good job Mito, and get well soon!
A Citrus County deputy K-9 who was stabbed by a suspect in the line of duty is expected to return to duty in six-to-eight weeks.
Early Monday morning, Mito, a male German shepherd, was on duty when his partner confronted a man on U.S. 19 near Kings Bay Drive in Crystal River.
Deputies were called after the man was allegedly stepping in and out of oncoming traffic.
At some point, deputies say the suspect became agitated, and brandished a knife. That's when Mito was released and later stabbed by the suspect.
Doctors say the knife came within a half inch of Mito's heart.
"If it would have hit the heart it definitely would have been a fatal wound, fatal injury no doubt," said veterinarian Dr. Paul Mack.
Soon after Mito was stabbed, Deputy Todd Cridland opened fire, killing the man.
Deputies had two prior run-ins with the suspect earlier that evening but nothing out of the ordinary.
Citrus County Sheriff Jeff Dawsy says using the K-9 in the third case was proper procedure.
"The K-9 officer will release the K-9 to protect the other officers on the scene," Dawsy said. "We hope that we can then disarm the suspect, arrest him, in the particular situation it did not work out."
Mito is almost 5 years old and was purchased from the Netherlands in 2006.
His handler, Deputy Jim Davis, was not hurt during the incident.
Good job Mito, and get well soon!
by JRANSOM on 24 March 2009 - 01:03
Best wishes for Mito!
by Lakewood SAR on 24 March 2009 - 02:03
To Sheriff Dawsey and K-9 Mito's Handler/Partner ; From the entire staff at Lakewood K-9 Search & Rescue , BEST WISHES for a very speedy recovery. Look forward to seeing ya back on patrol soon.........All can rest safely that He ( Mito ) did exactly what he was trained for. PROTECT his partners life......
Once again , Get well....Let the rest of the team carry your load for awhile........ JOB WELL DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Once again , Get well....Let the rest of the team carry your load for awhile........ JOB WELL DONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Mum of Zoe on 24 March 2009 - 11:03
I submitted your comment on the article's webpage, SAR...hopefully the news site will post it!
This kind of good news always makes me get a little teary-eyed, doubly so when a Shepherd is involved. Love these dogs!
This kind of good news always makes me get a little teary-eyed, doubly so when a Shepherd is involved. Love these dogs!
by Bob McKown on 24 March 2009 - 11:03
Mito deservies a thick t bone and a girl in heat...
by seriously on 24 March 2009 - 12:03
"Mito deserves a thick t bone and a girl in heat..."
and a handler smart enough not to send his dog into a man yielding a knife around knowing he's coming!!!!
and a handler smart enough not to send his dog into a man yielding a knife around knowing he's coming!!!!
by Slamdunc on 24 March 2009 - 15:03
I'm very happy to hear that K-9 Mito is going to be ok.
and a handler smart enough not to send his dog into a man yielding a knife around knowing he's coming!!!!
That is what my first thoughts were also. As a K-9 Handler and a defensive tactics instructor, based on the info presented in the press release I probably would not have sent my dog. However, after thinking about situations I've been in with mental subjects and mental subjects who use narcotics I know how unstable they can be and how quickly they can turn violent. Also knowing how the media works and what gets released to the press and printed; I'm sure their could be more to this situation. The suspect could have been fighting with cops before he pulled the knife or with in close proximity of the other cops before he drew the weapon. The article states that the police had dealt with the subject twice earlier that evening and it was "nothing out of the ordinary." If the subject was with in range of suddenly stabbing one of the other cops when he became violent than deploying the dog would be the correct decision, he may have saved a cops life. The rule of thumb when dealing with a subject with a knife is the "21 foot rule." If the subject is closer than 21 feet to a cop, he can raise a knife, charge a cop and stab him before he can draw his weapon. Subjects armed with knives are extremely dangerous and anyone who doesn't believe the 21 foot rule should try it (with out a gun and knife). Give a friend a magic marker and have him or her rush you from 21 feet or less when you don't expect it. See if you don't wind up with marker on your shirt.
I'm really happy the dog is going to be ok. I really don't like to Monday morning quarterback other cops when I wasn't there myself. Mainly because I know we don.t get all of the correct details and information to base our opinions on from the media. So, it is very possible that deploying the dog was the right decision and the correct utilization of the dog.
Jim
and a handler smart enough not to send his dog into a man yielding a knife around knowing he's coming!!!!
That is what my first thoughts were also. As a K-9 Handler and a defensive tactics instructor, based on the info presented in the press release I probably would not have sent my dog. However, after thinking about situations I've been in with mental subjects and mental subjects who use narcotics I know how unstable they can be and how quickly they can turn violent. Also knowing how the media works and what gets released to the press and printed; I'm sure their could be more to this situation. The suspect could have been fighting with cops before he pulled the knife or with in close proximity of the other cops before he drew the weapon. The article states that the police had dealt with the subject twice earlier that evening and it was "nothing out of the ordinary." If the subject was with in range of suddenly stabbing one of the other cops when he became violent than deploying the dog would be the correct decision, he may have saved a cops life. The rule of thumb when dealing with a subject with a knife is the "21 foot rule." If the subject is closer than 21 feet to a cop, he can raise a knife, charge a cop and stab him before he can draw his weapon. Subjects armed with knives are extremely dangerous and anyone who doesn't believe the 21 foot rule should try it (with out a gun and knife). Give a friend a magic marker and have him or her rush you from 21 feet or less when you don't expect it. See if you don't wind up with marker on your shirt.
I'm really happy the dog is going to be ok. I really don't like to Monday morning quarterback other cops when I wasn't there myself. Mainly because I know we don.t get all of the correct details and information to base our opinions on from the media. So, it is very possible that deploying the dog was the right decision and the correct utilization of the dog.
Jim
by 4pack on 24 March 2009 - 15:03
WTF is wrong with Floriday anyways? Is something in the water? 3 dead or missing little girls and a stabbed K-9. Florida was all over the west coast news last night while I was havig dinner with my grandparents. I'm so glad I don't have a TV at my house, to hear that crap everyday!
by Bob McKown on 24 March 2009 - 15:03
Slamdunc:
I agree with you.
I,ve always told my students (when I was teaching) I was more worried about a knife then a gun because to get killed by a gun you have to be directly in frt of it where a knife can cut you from any direction. We worked all our self defense in a 10 foot circle.
I agree with you.
I,ve always told my students (when I was teaching) I was more worried about a knife then a gun because to get killed by a gun you have to be directly in frt of it where a knife can cut you from any direction. We worked all our self defense in a 10 foot circle.
by ShelleyR on 24 March 2009 - 20:03
Get well soon Mito. I hope you get a few good steaks, a few new toys, and a comfy bed to recover on for your valor.
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