While I have no problem with this, it's illegal, at least according to this law (below)...I did not see an exemption for LEO, but I would say it's quite doubtful that a k-9 LEO would get a ticket from another LEO...but if one of us "regular folk" did it with our beloved pooch in the car, would we get a ticket?surprise_i'm_armed wrote:By the way, my understanding is that when a police unit is properly equipped for K9 duty, it has a device which alerts the officer if the car has stopped running (which would also stop the A/C from cooling). This device allows K9 officers to take a lunch break, leave their cruiser running, and keep the dog cool. If the car stalls out, the officer is paged, so that he can go to his dog's aid.
I've always wondered about this. I wonder if the LEO k-9 units have an ignition lock/remote start, etc. I know my wife's Tahoe has a remote start (nice on summer/winter days)...so, due to the keys not being in the ignition, this is OK? Or not? Just curious.Sec. 545.404. UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE. An operator may not leave the vehicle unattended without:
(1) stopping the engine;
(2) locking the ignition;
(3) removing the key from the ignition;
(4) setting the parking brake effectively; and
(5) if standing on a grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway.