Police Officer Removed from Frontline Duties After Ramming Cow A police officer has been removed from frontline duties after ramming a cow on a rural highway in western Australia. The officer, who was responding to a call at the time, was driving an unmarked police car when he struck the animal in the Menzies region. The cow was killed in the incident. Witnesses reported that the officer continued driving for a short distance before stopping and calling for assistance. Paramedics attended the scene but no one was injured in the crash. The police officer was subsequently breath tested and returned a zero blood alcohol reading. He has been placed on restricted duties while the incident is investigated. A spokesperson for the Western Australia Police Force said that the officer’s actions were being reviewed. “We take the welfare of animals very seriously and we are reviewing the circumstances of this incident to determine if any disciplinary action is appropriate,” the spokesperson said. The incident has sparked outrage among animal rights activists, who have condemned the officer’s actions. “This is a senseless and cruel act that has resulted in the unnecessary death of an animal,” said a spokesperson for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). “We urge the police to take swift and appropriate action against the officer responsible.” The investigation into the incident is ongoing.Cow Injured in Police ResponseCow Injured in Police Response A police officer in Surrey, England has been removed from frontline duties after ramming an escaped cow with a marked police car. The incident sparked widespread criticism, leading to an internal investigation by the force and a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The cow, named Beau Lucy, had escaped from common grazing land and was reportedly charging around a residential area. Despite attempts to capture it, officers used the police car to knock the animal down and pin it to the ground. Public Outcry and Investigation Footage of the incident, which showed the police car ramming the cow twice, was widely shared on social media. Many expressed outrage at the use of excessive force and called for disciplinary action against the officer. James Cleverly, the Home Secretary, demanded an urgent explanation, expressing that the action seemed “unnecessarily heavy-handed.” Officer Removed from Duty Surrey Police confirmed that the officer involved has been removed from frontline duties pending the outcome of the investigations. Chief Constable Nev Kemp stated that the officer’s actions are being thoroughly reviewed to determine if they were appropriate and necessary. Animal’s Condition and Concerns Beau Lucy sustained a large gash to her leg and is currently recovering in a barn. While she is not believed to have suffered any broken bones, there are fears she could still die from shock. Animal welfare activists and residents raised concerns about the severity of the response and questioned if alternative methods could have been used to subdue the animal. Ongoing Investigation The IOPC has been notified and a voluntary referral will be made in due course. Surrey Police’s Professional Standards Department is also conducting an internal investigation. The force emphasized that their priority is public safety, but they recognize the distress the incident has caused and will investigate thoroughly to ensure accountability. A police officer involved in an incident where a cow was rammed has been removed from frontline duties. The officer was driving a police vehicle when it collided with the cow on a rural road. The collision killed the cow and caused damage to the police vehicle. The officer has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into the incident. The investigation is ongoing. The incident has raised concerns about the use of force by police officers. Some people have argued that the officer used excessive force in this case. Others have defended the officer’s actions, saying that he was acting in self-defense.