In January, the Palm Springs Police Department welcomed its newest — and furriest — recruit: a lab retriever named Finley. But unlike most recruits, Finley won’t be solving crimes or making arrests. Instead, he has several important jobs that he is uniquely suited for, including providing emotional support to staff and serving as a department ambassador to the community. Lt. Gustavo Araiza said […]
Celebrating Success: Support K9 Program Since the launch of our pilot program in November 2021, we have celebrated the successful placement of 36 Support K9s. Their placements include law enforcement agencies and emergency response organizations throughout California and across the country, as well as the United States Border Patrol. The goal of a Support K9 is to offer a supportive, approachable, […]
Kids and dogs. They just go together. Usually, though, not at school. But in Garden Grove Unified, administrators and local police are bringing trained support dogs onto campuses to help students facing stress or even trauma.
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A new pup has joined the Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector with a special duty–helping boost morale and mental health. Who’s a good boy? His name is Chappie. The newly activated K-9 is a 2-year-old poodle and the newest member of the Border Patrol’s Support K-9 Program. Chappie is one of five dogs to recently […]
Border Patrol Launches Support Canine Program WASHINGTON – This week U.S. Border Patrol agents and their furry, four-legged canine partners began a journey and mission to help improve the mental health of the Border Patrol workforce nationwide. (Article from cbp.gov) A training course taking place in Cherry Valley, California is geared toward the mental and physical health of the workforce […]
Augie joins the SAFE Family Justice Center and the Crime Prevention Unit to help engage with the community, according to Kate Perry, supervisor for SAFE. Perry is the canine handler for the unit.