Firearm or taser used on a dog 1049/2025

FOI Reference: 1049/2025

I'd like information relating to the number of times an officer has used a firearm (i.e. shot) against an out of control dog. I'd also be interested in how many times a Taser has been used, however, records relating to a firearm are of more importance.

I'd be grateful to receive the figures for the last ten years, if possible, beginning with the most recent year (2024) broken down by month. In addition I'd like to know the breed and any other details about the dog and whether a human or animal had been injured by said dog and whether the incident and use of weapon was in public or private place.

Clarification: Tasers used on dogs

Response:

I can confirm that there is no information held by Dyfed-Powys Police due to the fact that Zero (0) tasers were used by an officer towards an out of control dog in the timeframe specified.                                              

It should be noted that as a result of the systems adopted by Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the recording of such information that the information released may or may not be accurate.

(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 27/10/2025)