Term of Award
Spring 2024
Degree Name
Master of Science, Criminal Justice and Criminology
Document Type and Release Option
Thesis (open access)
Copyright Statement / License for Reuse
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.
Department
Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology
Committee Chair
Amanda Graham
Committee Member 1
Logan Somers
Committee Member 2
Cassandra Dodge
Abstract
Police K-9s face daily dangers due to their work. Data collected by the Officer Down Memorial Page from 2000-2023 on K-9 deaths (N = 405) shows that of K-9s that die in the line of duty, many fall victim to heat stroke. Research was conducted comparing heat stroke to all other causes of death. Through an exploration into the history of mankind’s use of working dogs, the unique capabilities of both dogs and K-9 specific dog breeds and applying Routine Activity Theory and Lifestyle Routine Activity Theory to police K-9s, this study’s objective is to bring awareness to, and to offer possible remedies to, the deaths of K-9 police dogs in the United States.
Recommended Citation
Wise, John, "Exploring Police K-9 Deaths, Their Causes, and Possible Remedies" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 2740.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/etd/2740
Research Data and Supplementary Material
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