'Brigadier's Law' - Protects Police Animals & All Animals

"BRIG'S WALK"

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It is crucial that you contact your MP to
support 'Brigadier's Law'

Brigadier's Law a.k.a. Troy's Law, Kensington's Law, Daisy Duke's Law etc. It does not matter what the law is called only that it is passed.

Died "in the line of duty" February 24 2006

Toronto Police Service Mount Brigadier was an 8 year old 16.1 hand prize winning Belgian cross Toronto Police Services horse deliberately ran down on February 24 2006. He died in the line of duty a hero.

P.C. Kevin Bradfield was riding Brigadier at the time. He sustained broken ribs as well as neck, back, and leg injuries. Nicknamed the, 'gentle giant' Brigadier's riders said, "He would do anything asked of him."

Mr. Michael O'Sullivan, Chairman and CEO of the Humane Society of Canada, presented an ’Animal Heroes Award' to Brigadier on April 12 2006.

On January 15 2007, Dirk Sankersingh received a 2-year conditional sentence for 'dangerous operation causing bodily harm' and 'fail to stop at the scene of an accident causing bodily harm'. Canada's current inadequate cruelty laws allowed Sankersingh to get away with killing Brigadier.

Died "in the line of duty" July 22 2006

New Brunswick RCMP Police Service Dog Hrain was killed 'in the line of duty' chasing a suspect in some woods on July 22 2006. Hrain was found strangled.

Hrain and his handler Corporal Pierre Gardner attended a call of a barricaded subject with a rifle and stoned on methamphetamine. During the call, Hrain was separated from Cpl Gardener.

When said male was later apprehended he had dog bites on his body leading police to believe Hrain found the intended suspect and was hung from a tree.

Cpl Gardner states, “Although, for some people, police dogs are only animals, the death of these partners are a very tragic incident for the handler and his/er family.”

Hrain died ‘in the line of duty’ a hero.

Died "in the line" of duty January 23 2006

Vancouver Police Service Dog Nitro (Badge #9755) was killed ‘in the line of duty’ on January 23 2006. He had chased a suspected car thief onto a train. Initially Nitro had a grip on the suspect but lost it and was killed by the moving train.

Nitro’s Handler Constable Howard Rutter could only watch in horror as his partner died. Nitro's death devastated the Vancouver Police and Cst Rutter’s family. "He was not only my partner, he was my best friend," said Cst. Rutter.

Named in a contest by Vancouver children
Nitro's valiant and distinguished police career spanned 7 years. He was due to retire five months later in June 2006.

Nitro died 'in the line of duty' a hero.

Crimes against police service animals are crimes against 'property'. To kill or injure a police service animal is a summary conviction punishable only by a fine. The same is said for all animals in Canada.

But often charges can not be laid due to the vague wording of Canada's 115 year-old animal cruelty laws.

Police Service animals put their lives on the line 'everyday' to protect 'our' property and 'our' lives. They do it for free accommodation and food. As well as the love and respect of their handlers and fellow officers.

Our Canadian laws should not only distinguish their crucial role in our unique society but also recognize their selfless duties by passing a meaningful law that protects these noble, highly trained, and skilled animals in the criminal code. Our current law does not. Passing ‘Brigadier’s Law’ would.

Under the current law criminals know they can kill and maim police service animals and any animal with near immunity.

Is that fair?

Is this the Canada you want the world to see? As progressive and sensitive to all peoples but indifferent and disrespectful to police service animals? Animals that help provide the very atmosphere and security that makes this great country a leader in rights and freedoms.

Brig's Walk

The premise behind this walk is to lead a horse from outside of Toronto to Parliament Hill in Ottawa. With the sole purpose of rallying Canadian public support to call on the current government to pass 'Brigadier's Law'. This bill would put purposely killing a police service animal and all animals in it's own section of the criminal code and out of the crimes against property code.

Isn’t it about time?

'Brigadier's Law' Protection for Police Animals & Animals - Isn't It About Time?

'Brigadier's Law' is not about you or us. It belongs to law enforcement animals and animals!

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