Dogs destroyed by the Met from January 2018 to May 2023

Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.23.030264

I note you seek access to the following information:

Can you please confirm the following

1. How many dogs have been 'destroyed' by the Met Police in each of the last 5 years, and in
2023 so far? Can I get an annual breakdown please.

2. What was the reason for these animals being shot?

3. How many of these incidents included the arrest of an owner?

Decision

I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full.

Please find below information pursuant to your request above.

Q1 - How many dogs have been 'destroyed' by the Met Police in each of the last 5 years, and in 2023 so far? Can I get an annual breakdown.

Year	No. of dogs shot
2018	2
2019	0
2020	3
2021	0
2022	1
2023*	3*

Note: * - Jan to May 2023

Q2 - What was the reason for these animals being shot?

Dogs were considered a danger to officers and the public.

Q3 - How many of these incidents included the arrest of an owner?

6