Vacaville Police Department says the dog involved in the incident has since been "removed from the care of his handler." 24/7 Live San Francisco East Bay South Bay Peninsula North Bay.

On Wednesday, the Vacaville Police Department said the dog and the officer have been separated. Officials said the dog was examined by a veterinarian and did not show any signs of distress or injury.

Video shows the officer sitting on and punching the police dog. Vacaville Police say the K-9 was not returning a toy and got aggressive -- which prompted the officer's violent response.

Vacaville police say they are investigating after an officer was caught on camera punching his K-9 partner. Roberto Palomino says he pulled out his phone after hearing a dog in distress Monday in ...

Vacaville police Capt. Matt Lydon has said the veteran officer and the dog are training to join the K-9 Unit and have been together about three to four months. They are not out on patrol.

VACAVILLE, Calif. -- A Vacaville police officer's actions are now being questioned after he was caught on camera punching his K-9 partner in a parking lot. "It was like 'ohhh' cries the dog was ...

Roberto Palomino was shocked to see a Vacaville officer punching his K-9 repeatedly as the dog cried in pain. Police say the beating was a "correction." ...

A Vacaville police dog got shot and had his leg amputated after he took an armed man into custody Wednesday afternoon, according to authorities. The Vacaville Police Department said they were ...

The behavior of the Vacaville police officer beating the police dog is upsetting and unacceptable. Beating any animal is not the way you gain its trust and obedience — this officer displayed a ...

The Vacaville Police Department shared this video of K-9 Roscoe breaking in his new shoes. Video: Vacaville Police Department K-9 police dogs are trained to handle all sorts of dangerous ...