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January 1, Controversy Explodes When Cop Leaves Job And Demands K9
Controversy has erupted in a suburb near Cleveland, Ohio, between police officer Chad Hagan and Police Chief Wayne Hudson. The dispute began when Hagan decided to take another job and Hudson said he could not take his police K9, a six-year-old German shepherd named Igor, with him.
Hagan, who has worked with Igor since 2018, informed Hudson that he was considering other law enforcement opportunities that would allow him to work closer to home.
Hagan’s wife, Danielle, said, “First thing that was said to him by the chief was we need to figure out what we’re going to do with Igor. That kind of struck Chad the wrong way. He wasn’t saying he was leaving. So, when that happened he was like ‘well wow’…That kind of a slap in the face.”
The Hagan family offered $10,000 of their own money to keep Igor, but Hudson refused. Danielle added, “He’s been with us through our first home, our forever home, marriage, having a baby. Been with us through everything.”
The City of Shaker Heights issued a statement explaining their side of the story. They stated that in November, Hagan told Hudson he would be resigning and wanted to take Igor with him. Although Igor has an expected three or four years of service before likely retirement, Hudson offered Hagan the option to stay two more years with the SHPD and then permit Igor to retire. Hagan rejected this offer.
The city added that Hagan proposed purchasing Igor, but according to city laws, the city’s administration, including the Chief, has no authority to sell the dog.
They cited a 2019 city ordinance stating, “A City Police officer who leaves the City’s canine unit while the Police Dog assigned to the officer is still fit for duty forfeits the right to purchase the animal under this section.”
The city also addressed accusations that Hudson was retaliating against Hagan or acting out of spite and vindictiveness.
They said, “Chief Hudson, in fact, tried to convince Officer Hagan to stay with the SHPD and met with the Officer in a respectful hearing that included leadership staff. Further, the Chief acted within the law in declining to sell Igor to the officer.”
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A Shaker Heights, Ohio Police Officer, Chad Hagen, is moving his family to another city, and gave Police Chief Wayne Hudson his 2-week notice on Thanksgiving.… pic.twitter.com/ys5PSlfkAH
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A petition launched to keep Igor with the Hagan family claimed Hudson told Hagan, “It (K9 Igor) is a tool and there is no financial amount that would be considered.” Igor is currently kept in a kennel until further arrangements can be made.
Why It Matters (op-ed)
The controversy surrounding Officer Chad Hagan and Police Chief Wayne Hudson over the custody of police K9 Igor highlights a crucial issue. The emotional bond between handlers and their K9 partners is often overlooked in the bureaucratic red tape of law enforcement agencies.
While it’s understandable that a city ordinance prevents the sale of a fit-for-duty K9, the situation calls for empathy and flexibility. The Hagan family’s willingness to pay $10,000 for Igor’s custody demonstrates the depth of their bond.
This case should prompt a reevaluation of policies that separate K9s from their handlers, considering the emotional toll on both the officers and the animals.
As our loyal readers, we encourage you to share your thoughts and opinions on this issue. Let your voice be heard and join the discussion below.
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Colleen
December 14, 2023 at 7:13 pm
Give him a damned dog, they are a team. It would be like giving up your kids. They trained together, the dog knows his partners every more and that’s how they work. If the dept. wants to charge him for the dog, set a reasonable price, cost of dog plus training cost.
Po
December 14, 2023 at 7:21 pm
Give the police man the dog.The dog us more attached to him than to the office
EDWARD
December 14, 2023 at 7:21 pm
“GIVE OFFICER CHAD HAGAN HIS K9 PARTNER!!!!” U S ARMY VETERAN , AMERICAN LEGION MEMBER & COLLEGE GRADUATE!!!!
Cheryl Lund
December 14, 2023 at 7:26 pm
Let the officer keep the dog. The dog is used to them and if he gets a new partner he might not be as good of a police dog as he was with the officer who wants to take the dog. Believe it or not there is a REAL BOND between an officer,his family and the dog. I hope this officer gets to keep him. Keep us pposted.
Diane Hamdan
December 14, 2023 at 7:34 pm
I have two dogs that have been with me since the were puppies and are now grown up and the dogs and I are totally interdependent on each other. I cannot ever imagine being separated from either of them. The police officer should be able to take his canine with him when he leaves his current job. I’m addition, since he was so attached to the dog that he offered to pay $10,000 to keep him, it appears rather obvious to me that the refusal to allow this happen is nasty and spiteful on the part of the police chief and his entourage. I strongly encourage them to reconsider their decision.
Velina Ussery
December 14, 2023 at 8:15 pm
The police officer should be allowed to keep his K-9 partner, Igor.
The dog should not be made to suffer for this. He NOT a TOOl
Pamela Kemp
December 14, 2023 at 8:26 pm
It is obvious loyalties and caring play no part as far as the establishment is concerned. This poor K9 is forced to endure something not of his making. This dog hasa bond that, breaking, could destroy him. Think again people. Animals have feelings and strong attachments.
debra
December 14, 2023 at 8:30 pm
It’s Cruel To Not Allow The Officer to Keep That Dog. That “Dog” Should Be Allowed After Serving, To Be In A Home With the HIS Family. The Canine Has SERVED. He Deserves that much!
carol Brabazon
December 14, 2023 at 8:37 pm
My husband was aPhila police officer and worked with many K-9 officers everyone of them said that dog is trained to be a one person dog/partner no one else can handle them. With the cost in mind take the twenty thousand cost for the dog and training and divide by the 10 years service life. So to reimburse the city for lost investment at $2,000. Per year times the 3 or 4 years remaining service. To put any dog used to living in a family is cruel and unjust punishment for the dog & is animal cruelty.
Pat Cole
December 14, 2023 at 9:40 pm
Separating this FAMILY which includes the dog is cruelty to animals and people
$They should be able to pay $6000 for Igor
Taxpayer
December 14, 2023 at 8:46 pm
There is a good chance Igor will be traumatized by this separation. He will more than likely need to be medicated for this selfishness and even need to be put down.
Linda Adcox
December 14, 2023 at 9:21 pm
The dog should go with his handler. Dogs become family. From experience, after a family member passed away, her dog lived only a couple of months after her death. Do they want this for this this K-9 Dog???? The handler offered the city $10,000.
Tess
February 8, 2024 at 12:42 pm
Please let the handler jeep the K9. They have been a team & family for 6 years! Separation may be harmful to the K9!
Claudia
February 9, 2024 at 12:08 am
I agree with all of the comments above. Together, they make a perfect summary of the situation. It is extremely unkind and uncaring to separate the dog from his human family where he has strong bonding, connections. Keeping the dog separated from his family is indeed animal cruelty. I think any payment should be adjusted for the years left of service….if anything.
tj
February 14, 2024 at 8:44 am
For people who have own or had a pet they become more family than pet or coworker. This dog often times when retires or Officer reires most Dept. let Officer keep dog. The Cities policies should be reviewed and updated