Police admit they shoot to kill sick animals and also admit they are not trained !

Per  The Crestwood Independent and per the police themselves, "Sunset Hills Police Department:
Lt. Greg Zveitel of the Sunset Hills Police Department was interviewed on this topic. Lt.
Zveitel informed this Department that they do respond to animal related calls, however;
they provide no equipment or training to their officers. They will contact animal control
agencies and attempt to follow their instructions. They allow St.Louis County Animal
Control to handle all animal calls if available. Lt. Zveitel indicated that his officers would
respond to dog at large calls if the location of the dog is known. If the dog is docile and
will get into a patrol car, they will transport it to the Police Department and attempt to
contact the owner. If this is not possible, they will contact S1.Louis County Animal
Control for pick up.
In the case of a sick raccoon, Sunset Hills Officers will respond and euthanize the
animal with a department firearm. A memorandum documenting the firearm discharge
is written. There is no written policy concerning this procedure.
TO: James A. Eckrich
FROM: Michael L. Paillou
DATE: May 14, 2009

What do you think ?  
I am  running  for  Ward II Alderman Sunset Hills in April  and I don't  agree  with  shooting  animals  by  admitted  untrained  police !!