Police Dog Handlers Risk Breaking Law Under New Scotland Rules

Hey, heard something crazy about Scotland’s police dogs. Dog handlers might now break the law. The police force has money problems right now. They told officers to use their own cars.

The officers used special vans before this change. Unions are worried about safety because of this decision. The old vans were made for safe animal transport. They also had soundproofing for dog barking noises.

New rules might break the law. Insurance could become invalid if there’s an accident. A union boss said this saves money but risks safety. He mentioned animal and staff welfare as a concern.

A job ad says handlers use their own cars. The ad states handlers get paid for mileage. Cages are provided for dog transport. The union boss says there were no vehicle size checks.

Weight from dogs, cages, and gear could overload cars. This could break the law in many ways. Barking could be as loud as a nightclub. Workplace noise laws limit exposure, but noise could still be harmful.

The union boss thinks funding is short. He suggests the force might break rules. A police chief said handlers get money for suitable cars. They need appropriate vehicles to transport police dogs.