MSP: 2 dogs died in hot cruiser, no charges filed

Michigan State Police say changes have been made to certain patrol cars after two dogs died of extreme heat exposure in Livingston County in 2013.

The department publicly confirmed the deaths this week — more than two years later — in response to a WDIV-TV report about a lawsuit related to how troopers are disciplined.

State police say the dogs died in June 2013 "after being accidentally left in a patrol car by their handler." The state says the Ingham County prosecutor's office cleared the trooper of any criminal wrongdoing but he was disciplined.

A Detroit-area spokesman, Lt. Mike Shaw, told The Associated Press that he didn't have details on the circumstances. Messages seeking comment were also left Thursday with a spokeswoman in Lansing.

Windows now automatically roll down under high temperatures.