A video showing a Beaumont animal control officer using excessive force on a dog has sparked widespread criticism. The footage, recorded on Friday at 1025 E. 6th Street in Beaumont, was first shared by Nikkie Thompson, an employee at a local business, and later reposted by The Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation. According to Thompson, the young dog had wandered onto the business property, and she provided it with food and water while waiting for animal control to arrive.
When the officer arrived, he allegedly made dismissive remarks about the dog and reacted angrily when Thompson began recording his actions. The video shows the officer using a control pole, a tool designed to safely manage aggressive animals, to drag the dog and lift it into the vehicle with apparent excessive force. Thompson described the dog as “very sweet” and expressed her distress over the officer’s behavior, stating, “The way he [the officer] spoke was disgusting—I walked into work crying and upset.”
The incident has raised questions about the training and oversight of animal control officers in Beaumont. The Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation praised Thompson for documenting the encounter, calling her a “hero.” Efforts to report the incident to law enforcement have reportedly been unsuccessful, and local authorities have yet to respond to requests for comment. The video has ignited discussions about the need for better training and accountability for animal control officers in the area.
**WARNING – VIDEO SHOWS DISTURBING IMAGES**
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