ATLANTA — Atlanta police have a new tool to help keep the public safe – a dog named Scout!
Scout is the Atlanta Police Department’s first emotional support dog.
“Scout provides instant therapy by elevating moods, relieving stress and lessening anxiety,” the department said in a tweet Tuesday.
APD introduces Scout, the department’s first emotional support dog. Scout provides instant therapy by elevating moods, relieving stress, & lessening anxiety. Thank you to Major Browning for creating the PAWS Unit during challenging times. We will have more Scout stories soon! pic.twitter.com/VUDlhnCAmC
— Atlanta Police Department (@Atlanta_Police) November 10, 2020
The department also attached a video with the tweet showing Scout getting some love and attention from his fellow officers.
During the video, APD said therapy dogs can reduce anxiety following a critical incident.
Atlanta police said they look forward to sharing more about Scout’s stories in the coming days.
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