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Manville police detail procedural lapses after bulldog died in city custody; training, cooling and scanner changes ordered
Summary
The Manville Police Department reported procedural lapses in the handling of two impounded dogs after the May 16 intake; one dog was later found dead. The review found missed intake paperwork, unavailable microchip scanning, and a lack of shift‑change shelter checks.
The Manville Police Department provided a summary of an internal investigation on July 21 into the death of a French bulldog impounded on May 16, 2025. Chief (presentation) said the investigation is not yet finalized but that preliminary findings show procedural lapses that may have contributed to the animal’s death.
What the investigation found: The chief reported the following procedural oversights: the responding officer did not complete the required intake documentation or scan for a microchip because the microchip scanner had been removed from the patrol area; the shelter was…
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