CLE to Examine Dilemma of Use of Police Dogs

Race, Poverty & Democracy, the School of Law’s Continuing Legal Education (CLE) series, will conclude next week with a session on police dogs.

Police Dogs: Problems of Violence and Racism will be presented Friday, March 19, from 12 to 1 p.m. by Ann Schiavone, associate law professor and associate dean for faculty scholarship.

This session will address the dilemma of using police dogs in the apprehension of criminal suspects and will focus on the issues of use of force and racial bias.

“Severe injuries and even deaths caused by police dogs have triggered media attention and even government audits of K-9 programs,” Schiavone said. “We will talk about the legal basis for using police dogs for apprehension as well as historical, scientific and psychological evidence in addition to current events to reevaluate their use.”

Knowing that equity and opportunity begin at home, offering CLE sessions is just one way the School of Law works with alumni and others in local communities and beyond to address system challenges in education, legal access and more.

The session will be held online and is worth one hour of substantive CLE credit. Registration is available on the CLE website. The CLE is open to the public at no cost.

Email cle@duq.edu for more information.