Gov. Charlie Baker signed in to law “Nero’s Law” on Tuesday. The new law will let emergency personnel treat injured police dogs and bring them to veterinary facilities. Nero’s bill was named for the K9 partner of slain Yarmouth Police Sgt. Sean Gannon. Current State Rep and former Yarmouth Deputy Police Steven Xiarhos one of […]
After lawmakers on Beacon Hill passed Nero’s Law, a bill to allow for the humane transportation and medical attention of police K-9’s, WATD News caught up with house sponsor State Rep. Steve Xiarhos for an update. Credit: Yarmouth Police Dept.
State Rep. Steve Xiarhos speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the recent passage of Nero’s Law, which would allow medical personnel to be able to transport and provide emergency treatment to K9 members of law enforcement in the State Senate. Photo Credit: State Rep. Steven Xhiarhos
As the law currently stands, if a police canine (k-9) is injured in the line of duty, it is illegal for EMS personnel to care for them or transport them to the animal hospital. Nero’s Law, if passed, would change all that Rep. Steve Xiarhos, of the 5th Barnstable District, was a Deputy Police Chief […]