Comments on: Authorities Remaining Mum On Dog Shooter

By: Jeff Z.

Jeff Z. — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:31:47 +0000

Bob E. and mdfirmbutfair,
That DODI only outlines procedures for DOD elements with statutory powers of arrest granted under federal law. It does not consider or exclude any other elements that may have been granted powers of arrest under certain state laws. Department of the Army Civililian Police in New York are covered under LEOSA because of the statutory powers of arrest granted by New York State. New York has already recognized that the law applies to officers here. My point was that there are a bunch of possabilities to consider when determining if he was legally carrying the firearm.

By: Shelly L.

Shelly L. — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 05:25:50 +0000

BCPD~
Were YOU there to know that he WAS vicious? I based my comment/observation on the FACT that NONE of the parties involved here, except for Bear Bear, had ANY evidence of injury. Shepherd was not concerned enough about his own dog to take it to a vet to be looked at. If they would have been dealing with a truly vicious dog, there would have been a mark somewhere. If there was a party at the park that night that was dangerous and vicious, it was Shepherd and not Bear Bear..

By: Laura Shenk

Laura Shenk — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:26:30 +0000

Well, from what I read, he sounds like a complete looney, who is impersonating a police officer, so I hope he is charged with that, too.

By: Bob E

Bob E — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:51:03 +0000

DODI 5525.12 states that only AF Special Investigations, NCIS, Army CIS, and the Pentagon Police are covered under the LEOSA. If Mr Shepherd was not a member of one of those agencies, then he was not authorized to carry a gun off-base. Further, if he was a contractor, w/out the powers of arrest off Ft Myer, and he stated to AACPD that he was a federal police officer, then he could also be guilty of impersonating a federal police officer. Relevant precedent was US Gov v. Rowe, 2007, involving a NASA Goddard Security Guard who attempted a traffic stop on the B/W Pkwy who claimed to be a federal police officer to a State Trooper. The 4th Circuit upheld the conviction just this year.

By: mdfirmbutfair

mdfirmbutfair — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 03:31:30 +0000

The Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act allows all sworn law enforcement officers the right to carry a firearm across state lines as long as they have identifcation. That said, DODI 5525.12 states the only DoD agencies LEOSA applies to are Air Force Office of Special Investigation, Navy Crim Investigation Service, Army Criminal Investagion Service, and the Pentagon Police. Therefore, if Mr Shepherd was not a member of one of those branches, LEOSA did not apply to him.

By: Shelly L

Shelly L — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:05:44 +0000

BCPD~
This dog was not vicious. There were no marks on Keith Shephard, his wife or his dog. He was not concerned enough about his dog to have it checked out by a vet. Have you ever seen big dogs play?

By: BCPD

BCPD — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:26:39 +0000

John,

“Officer Shephard likely would have to register his handgun with the Maryland State Police ”

registration occurs when you purchase the weapon.

By: BCPD

BCPD — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 17:24:55 +0000

Joshua,

does your firm teach classes for citizens to handle an aggressive dog? how do ou know how much of a soldier he is?

have you ever been attacked by a vicous dog?

By: Shelly Lewis

Shelly Lewis — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:37:10 +0000

A touching and excellent read:
http://meeshkaworld.blogspot.com/2010/08/justice-for-bear-bear-interview-with.html

By: Shelly Lewis

Shelly Lewis — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 04:26:57 +0000

To Joshua…I’m sure the family would appreciate your firm sharing their expertise. Don’t just sit on the sidelines, get in there….
It would be really rewarding for all of us interested in seeing a fair outcome for the family to see some legal assistance stepping up in their behalf.