A family in Canoga Park is seeking answers after the Los Angeles Police Department declined to disclose the identity of an officer involved in the fatal shooting of their dog. The incident occurred on June 13, when Jameson, a 2-year-old Saint Berdoodle, was shot and killed by a police officer.

LAPD Captain Mike Bland stated the department will withhold the officer’s name, citing alleged threats made against the individual as the reason for maintaining confidentiality. The decision has drawn criticism from the dog’s owners, who filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the city, alleging violations connected to the incident.

The family argues that transparency is necessary to hold the department accountable and to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The lawsuit claims that the shooting was unjustified and that the LAPD’s refusal to identify the officer undermines their right to seek justice.

The department’s position highlights a broader tension between protecting officers’ privacy and ensuring public access to information in cases involving police use of force. The LAPD has not disclosed further details surrounding the circumstances that led to the shooting, and an internal investigation is reportedly ongoing.

The case has intensified discussions about police accountability and community relations in the Los Angeles area, particularly in situations involving encounters with pets during law enforcement operations. As the lawsuit progresses, the family and their legal representatives continue to call for full disclosure regarding the shooting and the officer responsible.