Michigan City Police Department Michigan City Chief of Police Steve Forker released the following statement Tuesday:The Michigan City Police Department is aware of social media posts alleging that an Animal Control Officer mistreated a dog currently in our custody. The videos circulating on social media depict an Animal Control Officer handling and securing this dog. Animal Control Officers routinely encounter frightened, injured, aggressive, and unpredictable animals. Our Animal Control Officers are committed to treating every animal with care and professionalism while also protecting the safety of staff, the public, and the other animals in our care. We encourage anyone with concerns to report them directly to the Michigan City Police Department so they can be reviewed thoroughly, fairly, and objectively.