‘Sometimes our officers reply to incidents the place a toddler has, sadly, witnessed or skilled one thing traumatic. Being in a position to supply them a stuffed police canine can present some consolation’
When native cops encounter a nerve-racking scenario involving kids, they’re now outfitted with a brand new instrument to assist convey the scenario underneath management: plush dogs named after three Sault Police canines — Hektor, Red, and Ben.
“Sometimes our officers respond to incidents where a child has, unfortunately, witnessed or experienced something traumatic,” stated Hugh Stevenson, Chief of Police, in a information launch issued at this time. “Being able to offer them a stuffed police dog can provide some comfort.”
Below is the complete information launch from the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service:
In partnership with PUC Services Inc. and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board, Sault Police cruisers now carry a brand new lineup of plush canines to consolation children who could be coping with a nerve-racking scenario.
“Sometimes our officers respond to incidents where a child has, unfortunately, witnessed or experienced something traumatic,” stated Hugh Stevenson, Chief of Police. “Being able to offer them a stuffed police dog can provide some comfort.”
Various research have proven stuffed animals can assist kids address trauma, stress, worry, and even ache by offering emotional and bodily consolation.
While this initiative just isn’t new, the brand new lineup of plushies resemble and are named after three Police Service Dogs on Sault Police’s Canine Unit: Hektor, Red, and Ben.
“PUC has partnered with Sault Police on safety initiatives in the past,” says Janis Gartshore, Manager, Safety & Ops Support, PUC Services Inc. “We are honoured to continue our partnership in a way that helps to support children who are experiencing trauma. It’s truly a wonderful initiative.”
Sault Police thank PUC Services Inc and the Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board every for his or her beneficiant contribution of $1,500 for the plush canines.
