I think police dogs are officers. They are not human of course, but they are officers. They protect when needed. They cannot think like humans, so they must take commands from their handler. There's one instance where they do not need a command to assist and that is taking a bullet for their handler.
They are sent into dark vacant buildings and houses to locate perps. By sending the dogs before their handlers, helps to prevent an attack on their handler. They are used to chase after fleeing suspects and subduing them until their handler takes control. There are too many instances to name where police dogs are used to police the criminals and save their handlers lives.
I hope this gives you a better understanding of why policemen consider their K-9 dogs police officers.
Kindest regards,
Philly
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