If you feel the officer has violated ANY statute being a misdemeanor you can file a citizens complaint against the officer. You will find the right to do so at CrRLJ 2.1(c). This is a court rule under courts of limited jurisdiction. You would be surprised after filing one of these, just how stupid and in fear the officer will feel that his decision was wrong, and the officer must use more discretion in such situations. A dog inside a car is not any danger to any police officer, PITBULL OR NOT, if the officer feels a need to search the car, then they are obligated by law to get the animal control on the scene, or ask the owner to remove the dog . The danger comes into play when the dog is within harming distance of ANY officer, and that officer fears for their life.... that is impossible when a dog is in a car.

Immunity issues do not apply when the officer violates ANY criminal statutes, immunity only applies to civil rights suits or THE LAW OF THE LAND i.e. the constitution....

If you disagree with this, please provide case law to support your opinion....
jamessr Reviewed by jamessr on . Be warned if you travel with your animals On the 15th of October me and two of my friends were driving to the store in out small town of Orting. As we were entering the town of Orting we were pulled over by a Orting police officer. One of my friends was driving I was stiiting passanger and another friends was siting in the back seat. My friend that was driving was arrested for a suspended licence, he was upset about this and was yelling. The officers brought my friend to the back of the cop car and were trying to calm him down. I got Rating: 5