US media reported on 1/6, citing information released by the Florence Police Department in Alabama, that David Culliver, 46, was arrested on 22/4. He was aggressive and yelled at officers conducting a drug sweep on North Locus street.

After Culliver ignored warnings to stay away from the scene, officers attempted to restrain and handcuff him. Culliver resisted fiercely, prompting police to deploy a police dog for assistance.

The police dog bit Culliver's thigh as he struggled with three officers. Video footage from a police body camera showed that after being bitten, Culliver bent down, grabbed the police dog's leg, and bit it back.

Officers then pinned Culliver to the ground to prevent him from continuing to attack the police dog. According to police, Culliver was not the initial suspect in the drug search on North Locus street.

The video of the incident quickly circulated on social media, sparking public debate regarding the police's decision to allow the dog to bite Culliver, especially since he was unarmed. The Florence Police Department issued a statement to explain their actions.

Police Chief Mike Holt stated that officers deployed the police dog to prevent the situation from escalating to the point where they would have to use lethal force. Holt added that Culliver was intoxicated and resisted intensely at the time.

"It should be remembered that Culliver could have chosen not to resist. If so, officers would not have needed to use force," Holt said.

Suspect David Culliver. Photo: KTLA

Duc Trung (According to Inquisitr, AP, CBS News)