In 2011, Officer Dodson commanded a police canine to apprehend an unarmed individual multiple times during a pursuit. The individual, who was later identified as autistic, sustained significant injuries from the canine attacks. A lawsuit was filed alleging excessive force and violations of constitutional rights. The case was documented in Garner v. City of Ozark, et al, No. 1:2013cv00090. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/alabama/almdce/1%3A2013cv00090/50031/48/?utm_source=openai))

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