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Mass. state police get first comfort K-9

By: Jonathan Phelps, MetroWest Daily News

FRAMINGHAM. Mass. — After a Springfield police officer was shot in the line of duty last week, state police brought in backup to bring a little peace of mind to his fellow officers: a 4-month-old English black Labrador.

Luna is the agency’s first comfort dog.

K-9 Luna (Massachusetts State Police via Facebook)
“She was there as a calming effect for the officers and actually helped officers open up about the incident,” said Trooper Chad Tata, Luna’s handler. “She is going to be a great asset for not only our department but others around the commonwealth.”

 

Full story: https://www.policeone.com/k-9/articles/483690006-Mass-state-police-get-first-comfort-K-9/