Roanoke’s Police Chief says an officer’s decision to fatally shoot two dogs this week appears to be the right one under the circumstances, even though police try to avoid it when possible. Perkins says his officers train to handle various kinds of animal situations — anything from pets to exotic wildlife — and what to consider when making on-the-spot decisions. More from WFIR’s Evan Jones…
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