'Another thing Graffit did with the sacrifice': Recent Colorado law increases penalties for cruelty to K-9s
By: Stephanie Butzer
Posted 3:45 PM, Jul 12, 2023 and last updated 6:20 AM, Jul 13, 2023
DENVER — The Jefferson County deputy whose K-9 was killed while working to apprehend a suspect in February has applauded a recent bill signed into law to increase penalties for cruelty to K-9s.
House Bill 23-1286, titled "Increase Penalty Cruelty Police And Service Animals," was signed into law on June 2 after being introduced on April 5 by primary sponsors Rep. Ryan Armagost and Rep. Monica Duran…