September 14, 2008- Still waiting for Internal Affairs to finish
up the review and release records to the family. Meanwhile, we are writing all United States Senators to request that legislation
be brought forward to require animal control training for all law enforcement officers.
August 11, 2008- The Internal Affairs
investigation is complete. The investigator is completing his report. The report will go through the chain of command
"for review and determination of disposition." Once this is done, the investigation results will be shared with the family and the
public.
July 23, 2008- The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement confirmed that they "do not know of any mandated courses specifically
for animal control training for peace officers" and that they, "do not require this topic in our basic training course."
July 7, 2008- The
Texas Attorney General allows Travis County Sheriff's Office to with-hold audio, video, and photo evidence from the public while the
Internal Affairs investigation is in process. We are extremely disappointed in this decision. If there is nothing to hide then why
not let us see it?
July 3, 2008- Austin Chronicle Article- "Dead Dogs Don't Lie: If your pet escapes in Austin, pray for Animal
Control!"
July 1, 2008- Another Dog Shot and Killed near
Austin. "Police Officer Shoots, Kills Man's Best Friend. News 8 Austin reports:
Thank
you, Leslie!
June 27, 2008- Phil meets with Internal Affairs to go over complaint and discuss differences in incident report
and what was reported to him at the scene.
June 26, 2008- "Man's Pit Bull Shot by Deputy" blurb on front page of Pflugerville
Pflag. Phil made the Pflag.
June 26, 2008- All requestors of open records received a formal written request from
the Sheriff's Office to the Attorney General requesting that no records be released while they are investigating a crime. So, what
crime exactly are they investigating? We have been told that the officer will either be exonerated or reprimanded depending upon the
outcome of the Internal Affairs investigation. So what crime has taken place? The officer can't have committed a crime if he will
only be reprimanded. Therefore, we maintain that all records, photos, calls, and video evidence should be released to the
public.
June 24, 2008- Phil is on 101X to give an update and comment on Chief Acevedo's interview.
June 24, 2008- The family
sent a letter via email to the Travis County Sheriff stating questions and concerns regarding the shooting of Champ. The Sheriff
responded immediately and assigned someone to to help answer any questions and be the contact throughout the process. Unfortunately,
most questions can't be addressed due to the ongoing Internal Affairs investigation.
June 18, 2008- The Sheriff's Office informs
the family that they are requesting that the dispatch call, photos, and video NOT be released to the public.
June 17,
2008- Phil states that the incident report tells quite a different story than the deputy's original account of the incident immediately
after he shot Champ.
June 17, 2008- The family finally receives the incident report. All others that requested the report received
an incorrect case report. **IF YOU RECEIVED AN INCORRECT REPORT, PLEASE EMAIL THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE BACK AND TELL THEM THEY ATTACHED
THE WRONG FILE.**
June 16, 2008- Phil interviewed by Pflugerville Pflag.
June 16, 2008- Phil and Duke were with
Jason and Deb on The MorningX at 7am.
June 15, 2008- Phil interviewed by Austin Chronicle. No release date at this
time.
June 13, 2008- Phil files a complaint with Internal Affairs against Deputy Cisneroz at Travis County Sheriff's Office.
June
13, 2008- Phil interviewed with Fox 7 News- 7 On Your Side- Segment to run soon!! Yeah, we are still waiting on that one.
June
7, 2008- Phil interviewed by KLBJ AM Radio.
June 6, 2008- Phil puts requests in writing for open records on his case.
June
5, 2008- Phil immediately requests case information and requests to file a complaint with Travis County Sheriff's Office.
June
5, 2008- Champ and Duke escape from the backyard chasing rabbits. Champ is shot by Deputy Cisneroz while allegedly biting another
dog through a locked gate.
