German shepherd , however , escaped after his wife escaped . Brett Harrison left him in a hot car . Despite his remorse and his exemplary police efforts over seven years , the cop was hit with criminal charges . Convicted of domestic animal cruelty .
German shepherd , Beny , died after his handler Sgt . Brett Harrison left him in a hot car . Despite expressing remorse and his exemplary police work over seven years , the cop was hit with criminal charges . Convicted of misdemeanor animal cruelty .